COMPETENCY: COUNCIL

IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

1. That the continued validity of the Cost of Supply (CoS) study completed during the 2024/25 financial year, be noted.

2. That the proposed 2026/27 electricity tariffs, informed by the CoS study and benchmarked against the Eskom-approved increase, be considered for submission to NERSA.

3. That Council notes that the updated cost of supply study outcome indicates an adjustment of approximately 21.9% to allow the Municipality to align the current existing tariffs to cost- reflective levels.

4. That the Finance Section ensure compliance with all publication, public participation and regulatory submission requirements.

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PURPOSE:

To obtain Council approval of the proposed 2026/27 electricity tariffs, informed by the approved Cost of Supply (CoS) study and benchmarked against the Eskom-awarded tariff increase, for submission to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).

To submit the 2026/27 proposed electricity tariffs to Council that will be used to apply to NERSA for approval and to comply with the Court Order of 4 December 2025 between AFRIFORUM NPC (Applicant), NERSA, SALGA, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and the 192 municipalities in South Africa (Respondents).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the continued validity of the Cost of Supply (CoS) study completed during the 2024/25 financial year be noted.

2. That the proposed 2026/27 electricity tariffs, informed by the CoS study and benchmarked against the Eskom-approved increase, be considered for submission to NERSA.

3. That Council notes that the updated cost of supply study outcome indicates an adjustment of approximately 21.9% to allow the Municipality to align the current existing tariffs to cost- reflective levels.

4. That the Finance Section ensure compliance with all publication, public participation and regulatory submission requirements.

Dear Midvaal residents,

As previously communicated, residents, businesses, and industries are reminded of the registration period for alternative energy/electricity systems (including solar PV), running from 1 September to 30 December 2025. A 50% discounted application fee of R969.11 remains applicable during this period.

• To simplify the process, Midvaal Local Municipality has introduced an online registration option. Applications may now be conveniently completed online by visiting SSEG Registration.
• Once completed, online application forms may be submitted via email to NqobaniN@midvaal.gov.za and mphoym@midvaal.gov.za.

The Municipality encourages all customers to make use of this window period to ensure compliance and to avoid penalties for unregistered systems after the closing date.

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Documents to Download

Midvaal Embedded Generation Generic Policy – Download

Midvaal Connection Agreement – Download

Midvaal Application Form (Digital Fillable) – Download

Engineering letter for SSEG Applications (Digital Fillable) – Download

Midvaal SSEG Commissioning Report (Digital Fillable) – Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Download

Midvaal Local Municipality has completed the electrification of over 1,200 households in Sicelo, at a cost of over R18 million.

This multi-year and phased project began in 2023 and was completed in June 2025.

The project involved the construction of an 11 kV (MV) and a 420 V (LV) overhead network.

Additionally, the project included overhead house connections as well as the installation of meters and ready boards.

A total of 1,228 electricity connections were completed across four phases: 474 in Phase 1, 321 in Phase 2, 98 in Phase 3, and 335 in Phase 4.

Residents now have access to much-needed electricity, uplifting the community by ensuring a safe and reliable power supply.

Due to the established electrical infrastructure, illegal connections were removed in the area, reducing the risk of electrocution from unsafe connections.

The removal of illegal connections will also benefit the municipality in its efforts to reduce electricity losses and increase revenue.

The contractor spent approximately 30% of their final contract value on uplifting local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). This is in direct line with our efforts of uplifting local businesses and people through investing local, buying local and empowering local.

We remain committed to the Mayoral Undertakings of creating opportunities for all and providing excellent service delivery to all our communities.

The electrification project is also a testament to our commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring access to basic services for all communities.

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Idah Satikhe
Senior Media Officer
MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za
010 494 3112

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