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Electricity tariff hike overshadows Makhado’s R1.78bn budget

Infrastructure investment and economic stimulation planned

By Anton van Zyl • 2 July 2026
Electricity tariff hike overshadows Makhado’s R1.78bn budget

Makhado Municipality's new budget, effective July, introduces a 12.41% electricity tariff hike and higher property rates to fund a R1.778-billion plan. The budget prioritizes R149-million for infrastructure.

The 12.41% electricity tariff increase, which takes effect in July, is expected to have the biggest impact on consumers following the adoption of Makhado Municipality’s 2026/27 budget. Apart from the higher electricity costs, the municipality’s new budget contains few major surprises.

Mayor Dorcus Mboyi described the budget as a “roadmap towards a better future” when she presented it on Friday, 26 June. She highlighted several challenges facing the municipality, including global economi...

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