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The KwaDukuza Municipality is seeking approval from NERSA for a 10% average increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year, due to declining financial performance and rising energy losses. This adjustment will affect all electricity users in the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- all electricity customers in KwaDukuza Municipality, including domestic and commercial users
- How to act on it:
- No direct action required by the public; the decision is being processed by NERSA based on the municipality's application and supporting data.
Eligible indigent households in uMngeni Municipality receive 50kWh of free electricity per month. This benefit is available to all qualifying households within the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- indigent households in uMngeni Municipality
- How to act on it:
- No application required; eligibility is determined by the municipality based on socio-economic criteria.
This opportunity allows BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd to seek formal approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for the tariffs they propose to charge for the use of their joint petroleum storage facility at Pretoria Depot for the years 2026 and 2027.
- Who it is for:
- joint venture operators of the Pretoria Depot petroleum storage facility
- How to act on it:
- Submit the tariff application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for review and approval
Registered indigent customers in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality are entitled to receive 65 kilowatt-hours of free basic electricity each month. This benefit is intended to support low-income households with essential electricity needs.
- Who it is for:
- registered indigent customers
- How to act on it:
- Registration as an indigent customer with the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
The licence allows Sasol Gas to construct a natural gas distribution facility, including a pipeline extension and service pipeline, with specified technical parameters such as material composition, pressure limits, and flow capacity. The facility must be completed within 36 months of the licence issue date.
- Who it is for:
- Sasol Gas as the licensed contractor
- How to act on it:
- Sasol Gas must carry out the construction activity as specified in the licence conditions and complete it within 36 months of the licence issue date.
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.
The Strategic Fuel Fund is requesting an extension to the deadline for commencing construction under its existing construction licence. The current requirement is to start construction within 18 months of 6 September 2023, which would have ended in March 2025. The applicant seeks to amend this condition due to delays caused by internal approval changes following a merger and cancellation of the tender process.
- Who it is for:
- Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF), as the licence holder
- How to act on it:
- Submit a completed Form E with supporting documentation to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa via registered mail, hand delivery, electronic submission, or fax.
Electricity licensees, including municipalities, must comply with their licence conditions, National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Standards, and Electricity Regulation Standards (ERS). Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions, including notices, remedial orders, and administrative penalties.
- Who it is for:
- electricity licensees, including municipalities and distribution licensees
- How to act on it:
- Ensure adherence to licence conditions, NRS standards, and ERS; respond to any non-compliance notices issued by NERSA.
The Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality is proposing new electricity tariffs for the 2026/2027 financial year, with a 10.2% increase across all consumer categories. These tariffs apply to residential, commercial, industrial, and government users, including prepaid and conventional metered services. The proposed rates are listed in rand per kilowatt-hour or as basic charges.
- Who it is for:
- all electricity consumers in the municipality, including residential, commercial, industrial, government departments, schools, and owners of vacant premises
- How to act on it:
- No application is required; the tariff changes are proposed and will be implemented based on regulatory approval.
Customers can choose to pay a fixed monthly fee for a set amount of electricity under the EasyElectricity option. This option combines variable and fixed charges into simple monthly payments and allows customers to buy extra electricity (top-up) at standard rates when they exceed their included usage. It is not compulsory and does not offer discounts.
- Who it is for:
- residential customers on Homepower and Homelight tariffs
- How to act on it:
- Opt into the EasyElectricity option by selecting it as an alternative to the standard tariff; pay a fixed monthly amount for a pre-defined number of kilowatt-hours; use prepaid tokens to access electricity; purchase top-up units if needed
The public can review and submit feedback on the proposed electricity tariff increases for Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality for the 2026/27 financial year. The proposed increase is 10.05% across all tariff groups, including domestic, business, industrial, and prepaid tariffs.
- Who it is for:
- residents, businesses, and other stakeholders affected by the proposed tariffs in Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Submit comments via email to Thabo.Thabalala@nersa.org.za or Rodney.Kgare@nersa.org.za
The Elundini Local Municipality is proposing a 16% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year to recover under-recovered costs and restore financial sustainability. The proposal is supported by a Cost of Supply (COS) study and public participation records.
- Who it is for:
- residential electricity users in Elundini Local Municipality
- How to act on it:
- Submit feedback or concerns to the Municipal Manager via physical or postal address, or report fraud anonymously through the provided channels.