KEY POINTS The City of Ekurhuleni has reached an agreement with Eskom to settle its outstanding electricity debt of R3.4 billion. The deal follows concerns that bulk electricity supply to …
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Eskom Tariff Hike: South Africans to Pay More as Electricity Prices Rise from April
KEY POINTS South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, will increase electricity tariffs by 8.76% starting April 1, 2026, following approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. The adjustment affects …
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KEY POINTS South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has announced the implementation of new electricity tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year following approval from the National Energy Regulator of South …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Nersa Sets New Deadlines for Municipal Electricity Tariff Applications Ahead of 2026/27 Financial Year
KEY POINTS The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, has announced a new schedule for municipalities and electricity distributors to submit their tariff applications for the 2026/27 financial year. …
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KEY POINTS Eskom is losing an estimated R6 billion annually in KwaZulu-Natal due to widespread electricity theft, with around 50% of its 1.2 million provincial customers illegally accessing power. Many …
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KEY POINTS The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, NERSA, has approved an electricity tariff increase of 8.76% for Eskom direct customers and 9.01% for municipal distributors for the 2026/27 …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Koeberg Nuclear Unit 2 Achieves Year of Continuous Power Supply with 99.4% Efficiency
KEY POINTS On 9 March 2026, Eskom announced that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has successfully operated for 365 consecutive days since its major upgrades were completed, maintaining an …
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KEY POINTS The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa could face widespread electricity disruptions after its outstanding debt to power utility Eskom surged to more than R3.4 billion, prompting threats …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Eskom Threatens to Cut Power to Ekurhuleni Over R3.4 Billion Electricity Debt
KEY POINTS South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has issued a formal notice warning that it could reduce or completely interrupt electricity supply to large parts of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Eskom Warns 14 South African Municipalities of Possible Power Cuts Over Unpaid Debts
KEY POINTS Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, has started issuing formal notices to 14 municipalities over unpaid electricity bills and financial mismanagement. The affected municipalities are being given a …