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City Power customers to pay more for electricity as new tariff hike takes effect

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City Power customers in Johannesburg will be paying more for electricity from Tuesday as new tariffs come into effect.

The new changes, approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), introduce an average of a 12.41% increase for the 2025/2026 financial year.

City Power customers

City Power customers

Poor and low-income households are exempt from paying the increased service.

Spokesperson Isaac Mangena said while the average approved increase is 12.41%, the actual increase will vary based on usage and tariff structure.

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So, the residential prepaid low tariff is designed to basically support indigent customers who remain exempt from paying the R70 service charge and also R130 network capacity charge, which in total, sits at around R200. This ensures continued relief for the most vulnerable customers in the current economic climate.”

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