Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) has started the review process for municipal tariff applications for the new financial year to be implemented on July 1. The Matlosana Municipality’s application for an increase of 11.5% on domestic use has been published on Nersa’s website for public comment (www.nersa.org.za under Electricity>Consultation>notices).
Matlosana’s electricity bill includes a fixed monthly fee (basic charge) and a charge per unit (kWh) that consumers must pay. The price per unit depends on whether you are a household user (with block rates), a business, or industry. There are different proposed increases for different categories (mostly around 11.5% for domestic/basic, and 7-8% for some industrial rates).
Nersa legally requires all municipalities to calculate their electricity rates based on how much it costs the municipality to supply electricity to their customers. This is a legal requirement in accordance with the judgment of the Nelson Mandela Bay court case from which Nersa cannot deviate.
According to Nersa, this requirement will be imposed on all municipalities for the new electricity tariffs. If the municipality fails to comply with this requirement, it will run the risk of its rates not being approved.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments to
