The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has extended the call to submit in writing, the impact of recently hiked electricity charges.
NERSA said in a statement that the deadline for submission of comments is extended to 8 November 2025, from the 25 October 2025.
This is due to numerous requests for more time to prepare comprehensive, evidence-based submissions.
The market inquiry, is to fulfill a legal requirement in terms of section 4(b)(ii) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), as amended, read with sections 2(b) and 4(a)(viii).
Nomfundo Maseti, the Full-Time Regulator Member responsible for Electricity Regulation, said this exercise seeks to assess the formulation, application, and impact of fixed and capacity-based charges across the electricity distribution sector, particularly where these have resulted in increases exceeding the approved 12.74% tariff adjustment for Eskom.
“This extension recognises the complexity and significance of the issues under review and the need to ensure that all affected parties, including Eskom, municipalities, industry associations, and customers, can make meaningful contributions. All requirements and submission procedures outlined in the original notice remain applicable.”
The Terms of Reference document is available on request from electricity.marketinquiry@nersa.org.za or on the NERSA website at www.nersa.org.za under ‘Select Industry > Electricity > Consultation > Documents’.
The public hearing to enable oral representations will proceed as originally scheduled on 17 November 2025, virtually via MS Teams and Livestream on X and YouTube.