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KwaDukuza electricity tariffs 2026/27
What a household supplied by KwaDukuza pays for electricity from 1 July 2026, on each of its 6 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.
- R1,922for 500 kWh on the cheapest household tariffprepaid, summer, VAT included
- +10.9%on 2025/26, on averageacross 2 tariffs
- 6household tariffs
500 kWh in a 30-day summer month, prepaid, 60 A single-phase supply, VAT included, on each of KwaDukuza’s 2 household tariffs, cheapest first:
T8 (ii and iii): Domestic low, prepaidR1,921.59+R190.44 (+11.0%) on 2025/26
| Energy | 500 kWh × 334.19c | R1,670.95 |
| VAT at 15% | R250.64 | |
| For the month | R1,921.59 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 29.
T4 (1A): Domestic consumersR2,099.73+R205.04 (+10.8%) on 2025/26
| Basic charge | per month | R61.70 |
| Energy | 500 kWh × 352.83c | R1,764.15 |
| VAT at 15% | R273.88 | |
| For the month | R2,099.73 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 29.
For households that qualify (registered indigent households, lifeline and free basic electricity), which the municipality approves:
T8(i): Domestic indigent (up to 75 kWh for indigent, 250 kWh for child-headed households)R1,269.08+R125.75 (+11.0%) on 2025/26
| Energy | 500 kWh × 220.71c | R1,103.55 |
| VAT at 15% | R165.53 | |
| For the month | R1,269.08 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 29.
T4 (1B): Domestic indigentR1,595.36+R158.15 (+11.0%) on 2025/26
| Energy, block 1 | 75 kWh × 211.40c | R158.55 |
| Energy, block 2 | 425 kWh × 289.11c | R1,228.72 |
| VAT at 15% | R208.09 | |
| For the month | R1,595.36 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 29.
Not priced from a monthly total: T11: Residential time of use (time of use: it needs your use by time of day); T2: Domestic consumers, notified maximum demand up to 65 kVA (it charges for demand). The bill API prices them from your use by time of day, or your demand.
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