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Plug in and pay more: Emalahleni’s new tariffs now active

Residents are encouraged to use electricity wisely.

The Emalahleni Local Municipality has announced the new prepaid rates for the 2025/26 financial year, effective from today, causing residents to feel the pinch.
According to the communication unit of the municipality, residential customers will now be charged a rate of R3.8300 per unit of electricity, along with a basic monthly charge of R100.

Business customers, on the other hand, will face a higher rate of R5.3430 per unit, accompanied by a basic monthly fee of R1680.22.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly and adjust their budgets to reflect the new rates. Most importantly, use electricity wisely.

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Zita Goldswain

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