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SiyathembaMunicipality

National Energy Regulator of South AfricaRef: NER/D/NC077

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Source domain: nersa.org.za

Collected on 1 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a tariff application information sheet submitted by Siyathemba Local Municipality for the 2025/26 financial year. It outlines the proposed 10.5% average electricity tariff increase and confirms the ongoing provision of 50kWh of Free Basic Electricity per month to registered indigent customers. The document also highlights financial challenges, including a growing deficit and high energy losses, and mandates quarterly reporting to NERSA starting 30 September 2025.

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energy benefitOngoing

Free Basic Electricity (FBE) of 50kWh per month

Registered indigent customers in Siyathemba Local Municipality are entitled to receive 50 kilowatt-hours of free electricity each month to support basic household needs.

Who it is for: registered indigent customers in Siyathemba Local Municipality
How to act on it: Registration as an indigent customer with the municipality to qualify for the benefit

The document's recorded date is 30 September 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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The municipality is offering 50kwh per month of Free Basic Electricity (FBE) per month to the registered indigent customers.

Facts

Places

Northern Cape

Reference

NER/D/NC077

Key Takeaways

Siyathemba Local Municipality
NER/D/NC077
2025/26
10.5%
50kWh
Free Basic Electricity
30 September 2025
Northern Cape
Lindokuhle Mkhize
Sustainable Energy Africa
Siyathemba Local Municipality
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Lindokuhle Mkhize
Sustainable Energy Africa

Dates

Closing Date

30 September 2025