South African electricity tariffs 2025/26
NERSA-approved residential tariffs for major South African municipalities. Updated annually every July. Click a municipality to see the full block tariff schedule, historical increases, and solar savings impact.
Eskom (Homeflex / Homepower)
Rural and peri-urban areas not served by municipalities
R2.76/kWh
+7.8%
City Power (Johannesburg)
Most of Johannesburg and surrounding areas (Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto)
R3.08/kWh
+7.7%
City of Cape Town (CoCT)
Cape Town metro including Bellville, Mitchells Plain, Somerset West, Paarl
R3.21/kWh
+8.8%
eThekwini Municipality (Durban)
Durban and the wider eThekwini Metro including Pinetown, Chatsworth, KwaDabeka
R2.98/kWh
+8.4%
City of Tshwane (Pretoria)
Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit
R2.94/kWh
+8.9%
Ekurhuleni Metro (East Rand)
Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston, Kempton Park, Springs, Alberton
R3.15/kWh
+8.2%
Why tariffs keep rising: Eskom tariffs have increased by an average of 12% per year since 2010 — from R0.43/kWh to R2.76/kWh in 2025. NERSA's approved trajectory projects further increases of 10–15% annually through 2030. Solar panels lock in your electricity cost at approximately R0/kWh for 25 years. Calculate your savings →