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Collected on 1 September 2026
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Energy Flat Rate (above 76 kWh)
After consuming 75 kWh, households are charged R3.92 per kWh (excluding VAT) or R4.51 per kWh (including VAT) for additional electricity used.
Energy Flat Rate (above 76 kWh) 3.20 10.95% 3.56 4.09 0.40 R/kWh
Places
Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay
Reference
https://www.nersa.org.za/file/8584/NelsonMandelaTariffApplication2026-27.pdf
Amounts
R 4, R 5, R 80
Time of Use Tariff - Winter Peak Rate
During winter peak hours, electricity is charged at R10.93 per kWh (including VAT), which is higher than off-peak rates to encourage load shifting.
Winter: Peak 8.57 10.95% 9.51 10.93 1.08 R/kWh
Domestic - Low Voltage Time of Use (Scale 37X & 37Z)
Customers with three-phase supplies under 300Amps can access time-of-use tariffs, including export credits for solar energy via SSEG.
5. Domestic - Low Voltage Time of Use (Scale 37X &37Z) (Voltage Level: 400V <300Amps)
Domestic - Extra Low Voltage Time of Use (Scale 31X & 31Z)
Customers with single-phase supplies of 80Amps can access time-of-use tariffs, including export credits for solar energy via SSEG.
4. Domestic - Extra Low Voltage Time of Use (Scale 31X & 31Z) (Voltage Level: 230 Volts 80Amps)
Flat Tariff Tariffs - Basic Charge
Households on flat tariffs pay a fixed monthly charge of R79.60 (excluding VAT) or R91.53 (including VAT), depending on their meter type.
Basic Charge 71.74 10.95% 79.60 91.53 9.03 R/month
Free Basic Electricity Rate (0 to 75 kWh)
Households can receive electricity at a rate of R3.92 per kWh (excluding VAT) or R4.51 per kWh (including VAT) for the first 75 kWh of consumption each month.
Free Basic Electricity Rate (0 to 75 kWh) 1.93 103.00% 3.92 4.51 2.29 R/kWh
