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Lesedi electricity tariffs 2026/27
What a household supplied by Lesedi pays for electricity from 1 July 2026, on each of its 3 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.
- R573for 500 kWh on the cheapest household tariffprepaid, summer, VAT included
- +9.0%on 2025/26, on averageacross 2 tariffs
- 3household tariffs
500 kWh in a 30-day summer month, prepaid, 60 A single-phase supply, VAT included, on each of Lesedi’s 2 household tariffs, cheapest first:
Domestic: basic chargeR572.93+R47.36 (+9.0%) on 2025/26
| Basic charge | per month | R498.20 |
| VAT at 15% | R74.73 | |
| For the month | R572.93 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 17.
Domestic, non-indigentR1,765.25+R144.90 (+8.9%) on 2025/26
| Energy, block 1 | 50 kWh × R2.17 | R108.50 |
| Energy, block 2 | 300 kWh × R2.80 | R840.00 |
| Energy, block 3 | 150 kWh × R3.91 | R586.50 |
| VAT at 15% | R230.25 | |
| For the month | R1,765.25 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 17.
For households that qualify (registered indigent households, lifeline and free basic electricity), which the municipality approves:
Domestic, indigent (free basic electricity)R1,640.48+R134.55 (+8.9%) on 2025/26
| Energy, block 1 | 50 kWh × R0.00 | R0.00 |
| Energy, block 2 | 300 kWh × R2.80 | R840.00 |
| Energy, block 3 | 150 kWh × R3.91 | R586.50 |
| VAT at 15% | R213.98 | |
| For the month | R1,640.48 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 17.
Elsewhere in Gauteng
- City of Ekurhuleni10 tariffs
- City of Tshwane3 tariffs
- Emfuleni4 tariffs
- Merafong City1 tariff
- Midvaal2 tariffs