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UmhlathuzeMunicipality

National Energy Regulator of South AfricaRef: NER/D/KZ282

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Collected on 1 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a tariff application information sheet prepared by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for the City of Umhlathuze Municipality. It outlines the financial and technical performance indicators, revenue requirements, and approved tariff framework for the 2024/25 financial year. The municipality’s total allowable revenue for the period is R457.873 million, based on validated data from D-forms and audited statements. A key provision is the ongoing allocation of 50kWh of free basic electricity per month to registered indigent customers.

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social electricity benefitOngoing

Free Basic Electricity (FBE)

Registered indigent customers in the City of Umhlathuze are entitled to 50kWh of free basic electricity per month. This benefit is provided by the municipality as part of its social service obligation.

Who it is for: registered indigent customers
How to act on it: Register with the City of Umhlathuze Municipality as an indigent customer to qualify for the 50kWh Free Basic Electricity allowance.

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1.3. The licensee provides 50kWh Free Basic Electricity (FBE) per month to registered indigent customers.

Facts

Reference

NER/D/KZ282

Amounts

R 457 873 000

Parties

The municipality

Key Takeaways

City of Umhlathuze
Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
NER/D/KZ282
R457.873m
2024/25
50kWh FBE
Thabo Tshabalala
NERSA
City of Umhlathuze Municipality
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Thabo Tshabalala
Kwa-Zulu Natal Province