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This opportunity allows residential customers to apply for the 20 Ampere Single Phase electricity tariff, which includes two consumption blocks and fixed monthly charges. The tariff is applicable for the 2026/27 financial year and is available for new connections.
- Who it is for:
- domestic electricity consumers
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the electricity provider or distribution company using the tariff structure provided in this document.
This opportunity allows small-scale generators to apply for an in-feed tariff to sell excess electricity back to the grid, subject to compliance with municipal requirements. The rate is R1.14 per kWh for the 2026/27 year.
- Who it is for:
- small-scale embedded generators
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the electricity provider or distribution company after ensuring compliance with municipal requirements.
All new electricity connections will be on a pre-paid tariff system, allowing customers to pay in advance for electricity usage. This applies to all domestic and commercial customers.
- Who it is for:
- new electricity connection applicants
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the electricity provider or distribution company to register for a pre-paid connection.
This opportunity allows industrial consumers with between 71kVA and 500kVA capacity to apply for a bulk low- and medium-voltage electricity tariff, including basic, energy, and demand charges.
- Who it is for:
- industrial electricity consumers
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the electricity provider or distribution company using the tariff structure provided in this document.
This opportunity allows industrial consumers with up to 70kVA capacity to apply for a bulk low-voltage electricity tariff, which includes basic, energy, and demand charges based on usage and peak demand.
- Who it is for:
- industrial electricity consumers
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the electricity provider or distribution company using the tariff structure provided in this document.
This study provides detailed analysis of electricity supply costs in the Walter Sisulu region. It is publicly available for review and use by stakeholders, including consumers, regulators, and energy providers.
- Who it is for:
- energy regulators, utility companies, electricity consumers, researchers, and policymakers
- How to act on it:
- Download the study from the official NERSA website using the provided link
Customers using prepaid 20 Amp single-phase meters will be charged different rates depending on their monthly consumption. For usage below 500 kWh, a specific rate applies; above 500 kWh, a higher rate is charged.
- Who it is for:
- domestic customers with prepaid 20 Amp single-phase meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff is applied based on meter type and consumption level.
For customers using smaller prepaid meters (1 Amp 1 phase or any 3 phase), there are separate charges for basic monthly fee, capacity, and energy used beyond 500 kWh. The rates increase annually.
- Who it is for:
- domestic customers with pre-paid 1 Amp 1 phase or 3 phase meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically based on meter type and usage.
Businesses using larger prepaid meters (>20 Amp 1 phase or any 3 phase) are charged a basic monthly fee, capacity fee per ampere per phase, and energy rate per kilowatt-hour.
- Who it is for:
- business customers with prepaid >20 Amp 1 phase or all 3 phase meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically based on meter specifications.
Businesses using prepaid 20 Amp 1-phase meters are charged a per-kilowatt-hour rate that increases annually. There is no minimum purchase requirement stated for this category.
- Who it is for:
- business customers with prepaid 20 Amp 1-phase meters
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically based on meter type and usage.
Owners of empty plots in the Cederberg Municipality are charged a monthly availability fee to cover infrastructure costs. This fee increases annually.
- Who it is for:
- owners of empty plots in Cederberg Municipality
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the fee is automatically applied to property records.
Farmers using low voltage connections are charged a basic monthly fee, capacity fee per ampere per phase, and an energy rate per kilowatt-hour, all increasing annually.
- Who it is for:
- low voltage farmers
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the tariff applies automatically to eligible agricultural users.