Tshwane’s electricity tariffs have been formulated in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act and Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act as well as guidelines established by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.

To view the latest updates and full tariff breakdown please click Here to view it on Tshwane local municipality’s website.

The following charges will be payable:
Energy Charge (R.c/kWh)

Tshwane prepaid Tariff scale for financial year 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 (New)

Inclining Tariff Scale Per Unit (Excluding VAT)
Block 1: 0 – 100 kWh R 2.4137
Block 2: 101 – 400 kWh R 2.8247
Block 3: 401 – 650 kWh R 3.0775
Block 4: > 650 kWh R 3.3176

Tshwane prepaid Tariff scale for financial year 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 (Old)

Inclining Tariff Scale Per Unit (Excluding VAT)
Block 1: 0 – 100 kWh R 2.0970
Block 2: 101 – 400 kWh R 2.4541
Block 3: 401 – 650 kWh R 2.6738
Block 4: > 650 kWh R 2.8824

Tshwane prepaid electricity tariffs are applicable for the amount purchased per month and not per token. If token are purchased in smaller denominations, then this will form part of an accumulative kWh purchase throughout the calendar month.

The scale will reset when the new calendar month begins.