City of Tshwane Electricity Tariffs

Current approved City of Tshwane electricity tariffs for 2026. These rates apply to residential prepaid meters in Gauteng. Use the table below to check your block rates and see if you are being overcharged.

City of Tshwane Overview

Validated pricing data sourced directly from NERSA.

Increase

10.2

Domestic Standard Supply - Prepaid

standard

prepaid

Charge Breakdown

297.9 c/kWh
Min: 0 Max: 100
348.64 c/kWh
Min: 101 Max: 400
379.84 c/kWh
Min: 401 Max: 650
409.48 c/kWh
Min: 650 Max: 0

Domestic Indigent - Prepaid

indigent

prepaid

Charge Breakdown

297.22 c/kWh
Min: 0 Max: 100
341.91 c/kWh
Min: 101 Max: 400
375.12 c/kWh
Min: 401 Max: 650

Lifeline - Prepaid

standard

prepaid

Charge Breakdown

297.22 c/kWh
Min: 0 Max: 100
341.91 c/kWh
Min: 101 Max: 400
375.12 c/kWh
Min: 401 Max: 650
400.26 c/kWh
Min: 650 Max: 0

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Electricity Tariff FAQs

Common questions about municipal electricity rates and lifeline tariffs.

A lifeline tariff is a special electricity rate designed to support low-income households. In most South African municipalities, if you consume less than a certain threshold (usually 350kWh - 450kWh per month), you qualify for a subsidized rate. This ensures basic electricity needs remain affordable for everyone.

Municipal electricity rates are typically structured into "blocks." As you use more electricity during a calendar month, the price per unit increases. For example, the first 600kWh might be at one rate, and anything above that at a higher rate. These rates are reviewed and approved annually by NERSA (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) and usually take effect on July 1st each year.