Free tools · From NERSA’s 2026/27 decision · Eastern Cape
Nelson Mandela Bay electricity tariffs 2026/27
What a household supplied by Nelson Mandela Bay 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.
- R2,075for 500 kWh on the cheapest household tariffprepaid, summer, VAT included
- +10.9%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 Nelson Mandela Bay’s 2 household tariffs, cheapest first:
Scale T01: Non-ATTP domestic, prepaidR2,075.07+R204.78 (+10.9%) on 2025/26
| Energy, block 1 | 300 kWh × 335.93c | R1,007.79 |
| Energy, block 2 | 200 kWh × 398.31c | R796.62 |
| VAT at 15% | R270.66 | |
| For the month | R2,075.07 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 18.
Scale 31 and 36: Non-ATTP domestic, creditR2,202.49+R217.37 (+10.9%) on 2025/26
| Basic charge | per month | R79.60 |
| Energy, block 1 | 250 kWh × 335.93c | R839.83 |
| Energy, block 2 | 250 kWh × 398.31c | R995.78 |
| VAT at 15% | R287.28 | |
| For the month | R2,202.49 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 19.
For households that qualify (registered indigent households, lifeline and free basic electricity), which the municipality approves:
Scale T01: ATTP domestic (indigent), prepaid and creditR1,692.06+R166.96 (+10.9%) on 2025/26
| Energy, block 1 | 75 kWh × 214.24c | R160.68 |
| Energy, block 2 | 225 kWh × 235.20c | R529.20 |
| Energy, block 3 | 200 kWh × 390.74c | R781.48 |
| VAT at 15% | R220.70 | |
| For the month | R1,692.06 |
The decision doesn’t say whether its tariffs include VAT; 15% added, as municipal tariffs are usually quoted without it. Source: NERSA decision, page 18.
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