PUBLIC NOTICE :: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ELECTRICITY COST OF SUPPLY(COS)STUDY

In terms of Chapter 4, 17 (1), Local Government Municipal Systems Act No.32 of 2000 and Regulations is that, participation by local community in the affairs of the municipality must take place through inter alia:

“The mechanisms, processes and procedures for participation in municipal governance established in terms of this Act

 

Other appropriate mechanisms, processes and procedures established by the municipality”

 

The Emalahleni Local Municipality invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to   participate in a public engagement process on the Electricity Cost of Supply (COS), in line with NERSA regulatory requirements. The COS report will be loaded on the municipality website for perusal, and also be available to access the report at the Municipal offices. Your input will help shape fair, transparent, and accountable pricing for electricity services.

 

The following municipal documents have been referred for community participation by Council to engage and make inputs:

 

 

The Cost of Supply (COS) is the true cost incurred by the municipality to supply electricity, including generation charges, transmission, distribution, maintenance, debt service, and operational expenses. It informs transparent tariff setting, cross-subsidization, and investment planning specific to electricity services. Public participation ensures electricity tariffs are fair, affordable, and economically sustainable.

 

All community members, businesses, professional bodies and other interested stakeholders are invited to collect documents as from Tuesday, 03 March 2026 at the following Municipal Offices:

 

VENUE:           eMalahleni Civic Centre

                      Phola/Ogies Municipal Offices

                      Ga-Nala Municipal Offices

 

The above-mentioned COS report is accessible on the municipal website at www.emalahleni.gov.za closing date is 01 April 2026. Comments may be submitted electronically via the link provided in this notice. In addition, hard-copy comments may be placed in the suggestion/comment boxes at the various venues (Municipal offices before the set closing date)

 

For more information please do not hesitate to contact:

 MB Masango

013 690 6909

and/or

NP Msomi

013 690 6909

 

Mandela Street                                                                                                eMalahleni