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⚡ ENERGY NEWS UPDATE | SOUTH AFRICA

There’s some positive news for South Africa’s electricity sector.

Eskom has now recorded over 400 days without national load shedding, marking a significant improvement in grid reliability thanks to better power station performance. This is encouraging progress for households and businesses across the country.

However, the picture isn't entirely clear. While nationwide load shedding has eased, some communities are still experiencing localised power interruptions and load reduction, and electricity costs continue to rise.

Here's what you need to know:
🔹 Eskom direct customers saw an average 8.76% electricity tariff increase from 1 April 2026.
🔹 Municipal electricity tariffs have increased by an average of 9% from 1 July 2026.
🔹 Some industries are facing even higher electricity costs, while discussions continue around reforms that could introduce greater competition into South Africa's electricity market.

The takeaway? While power reliability is improving, managing electricity costs is becoming the next big challenge for many South African homes and businesses.

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