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Chief Albert Luthuli electricity tariffs 2026/27

What a household supplied by Chief Albert Luthuli pays for electricity from 1 July 2026, on each of its 2 household tariffs, worked out from the tariffs NERSA approved for 2026/27, and how that compares with last year. Change the amount you use to see your own bill.

R1,786for 500 kWh on the cheapest household tariffprepaid, summer, VAT included
+10.5%on 2025/26, on averageacross 1 tariff
2household tariffs

500 kWh in a 30-day summer month, prepaid, 60 A single-phase supply, VAT included:

1.1 DomesticR1,786.36+R169.74 (+10.5%) on 2025/26

Energy, block 1	50 kWh × 222.63c	R111.32
Energy, block 2	300 kWh × 287.20c	R861.60
Energy, block 3	150 kWh × 386.96c	R580.44
VAT at 15%		R233.00
For the month		R1,786.36

The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 26.

For households that qualify (registered indigent households, lifeline and free basic electricity), which the municipality approves:

1.2 Domestic indigentR1,637.68+R155.61 (+10.5%) on 2025/26

Energy, block 1	50 kWh × 207.05c	R103.53
Energy, block 2	150 kWh × 272.78c	R409.17
Energy, block 3	150 kWh × 272.78c	R409.17
Energy, block 4	150 kWh × 334.80c	R502.20
VAT at 15%		R213.61
For the month		R1,637.68

The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 26.

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