What is the electricity tariff in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit for 2025/26?

The City of Tshwane (Pretoria) electricity tariff for 2025/26 is R2.94/kWh for residential customers. This is a 8.9% increase from the 2024/25 rate of R2.70/kWh.

How much will Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit electricity tariffs increase in the next few years?

City of Tshwane (Pretoria) has averaged a 9.8% annual tariff increase over the past 3 years. If this continues, the tariff will reach approximately R3.89/kWh by 2028. This makes solar increasingly attractive each year you delay.

Where can I find the official City of Tshwane (Pretoria) tariff schedule?

The official tariff schedule is published on the City of Tshwane website. Our figures are sourced from the approved 2025/26 tariff document, last verified on 2025-07-01.

What is the electricity tariff in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit for 2025/26?

The City of Tshwane (Pretoria) electricity tariff for 2025/26 is R2.94/kWh for residential customers. This is a 8.9% increase from the 2024/25 rate of R2.70/kWh.

How much will Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit electricity tariffs increase in the next few years?

City of Tshwane (Pretoria) has averaged a 9.8% annual tariff increase over the past 3 years. If this continues, the tariff will reach approximately R3.89/kWh by 2028. This makes solar increasingly attractive each year you delay.

Where can I find the official City of Tshwane (Pretoria) tariff schedule?

The official tariff schedule is published on the City of Tshwane website. Our figures are sourced from the approved 2025/26 tariff document, last verified on 2025-07-01.

City of Tshwane (Pretoria) electricity tariff 2025/26

City of Tshwane · Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand (northern portion), Bronkhorstspruit · Last updated: 2025-07-01

2025/26 tariff

R2.94/kWh

2024/25 tariff

R2.70/kWh

Year-on-year increase

+8.9%

City of Tshwane (Pretoria) residential block tariff structure 2025/26

Tshwane uses Eskom bulk supply and adds municipality margins. Pretoria's high irradiance (1,840 kWh/kWp) and growing tariffs make it a strong solar market — second largest solar market in SA by volume.

Usage band	Rate (incl. VAT)	Monthly cost for band
0–600 kWh	R2.6500/kWh	R1590.00
600+ kWh	R2.9400/kWh	—

Official source: City of Tshwane tariff schedule

Historical tariff increases

Financial year	Rate (residential)	YoY change
2025/26	R2.9400/kWh	+8.9%
2024/25	R2.7000/kWh	+10.7%
2023/24	R2.4400/kWh	—

Avg annual increase: 9.8% (3-year average). Eskom national average: ~12%/yr since 2010.

How solar reduces your City of Tshwane (Pretoria) electricity bill

At R2.94/kWh, Pretoria solar systems save R1,764/month for a typical 5 kW installation. Centurion and Midrand homeowners see among the best payback periods in SA due to the combination of high irradiance and tariff.

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