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Emthanjeni electricity tariffs 2026/27

What a household supplied by Emthanjeni 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.

500 kWh in a 30-day summer month, prepaid, 60 A single-phase supply, VAT included, on each of Emthanjeni’s 2 household tariffs, cheapest first:

Domestic prepaidR1,471.08+R122.70 (+9.1%) on 2025/26
Energy, block 150 kWh × R1.9202R96.01
Energy, block 2300 kWh × R2.3129R693.87
Energy, block 3150 kWh × R3.2621R489.32
VAT at 15%R191.88
For the monthR1,471.08

The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 21.

Domestic conventionalR1,787.55+R149.10 (+9.1%) on 2025/26
Basic chargeper monthR282.29
Energy, block 150 kWh × R2.0074R100.37
Energy, block 2300 kWh × R2.3129R693.87
Energy, block 3150 kWh × R3.1857R477.86
VAT at 15%R233.16
For the monthR1,787.55

The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 21.

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