Johannesburg residents face a 12.72% electricity price increase from July 1, approved by Nersa.

Johannesburg residents face a 12.72% electricity price increase from July 1, approved by South Africa's National Energy Regulator (Nersa). The increase, considering factors like inflation and operational costs, will affect all residents, with the average increase for indigent customers capped at 6.21%. City Power aims to balance the need for sustainable service delivery with the financial impact on customers.