Another major Eskom price shock is coming for South Africa

Eskom electricity tariffs: Public given until October to comment

South Africans have until 2 October to comment on Eskom’s proposed tariff structure ahead of an average 8.83% electricity increase.

Another major Eskom price shock is coming for South Africa

South African electricity users could face another above-inflation tariff increase next year, with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) considering an average 8.8% increase in Eskom electricity prices from 1 April 2027. The proposal is contained in NERSA’s consultation process on Eskom’s 2027/28 Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA). Members of the public and other stakeholders have until 2... Read more →

Nersa gazettes Eskom's 8.83% increase for 2027

South Africans have four weeks to shed light on what they think of Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity price increase for next year.

Have your say: Nersa gazettes Eskom's 8.83% increase for 2027

South Africans have been given four weeks to put forward their views on Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity price increase for next year. The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) gazetted the increase on Wednesday, giving the public until October 2 to submit comments before the regulator makes its final decision in November. If approved, the increase will take effect on April 1, 2027 for customers supplied directly by Eskom, while municipal cu…