Free electricity allocation could rise to 300kWh under proposed policy

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

October 31, 2026South Africa

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Government is considering increasing free basic electricity from 50kWh to between 200kWh and 300kWh per qualifying household monthly. Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says no decision has been made.

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Published: October 31, 2026
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