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Electricity pricing policy comments close on 28 October for business owners
Business owners have until 28 October 2026 to comment on South Africa's draft electricity pricing policy.
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- Who it affects
- Business owners who buy electricity and want to comment on pricing policy
- Comment by
- 28 October 2026
- Action
- Read the draft and send written comments using the official notice
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
What changed
The Department of Electricity and Energy has extended the public comment period for the Revised Electricity Pricing Policy to 28 October 2026. The extension was published in Government Gazette 55436 on 22 September.
This is a chance to comment on a proposed policy. The consultation notice does not set a new electricity price for your business.
Who it affects
Interested people and organisations can comment, including owners who want to explain how electricity pricing affects their business. The draft covers distribution and retail pricing, among other parts of the electricity system.
What to do
Read the draft before preparing your response. Identify the part you are commenting on and explain the practical effect on your business.
Address written comments to the department’s Director-General, for the attention of Mr Joseph Maraba. The extension notice gives delivery channels, addresses and the contact details your submission must include. Use that notice so your response reaches the correct consultation.
Submit by 28 October. The notice says late comments will not be considered. It also extends a separate Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper consultation, so label your response clearly.
Where to find out more
This update is general information, checked against the official source on the date shown. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and dates can change, so confirm with the official source or a qualified adviser before you act.