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Electricity service charges for the Ndlambe municipality: Part 2
Ndlambe electricity service charges are based on a NERSA approved cost-of-supply study. The study segments the served consumers and this note looks only at the structural tariff changes for the customer segment with a service of greater than 20 ampere capacity. The report documents that the basic service charge has been adjusted from R346.91 to…
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Ndlambe Municipality Targets Solar Users with New Policy
The Ndlambe Municipality has unveiled a new policy that appears to penalize ratepayers who have installed solar power systems. Previously, the municipality had concealed its intentions behind a complex “cost of supply” report, but a leaked document now reveals its true agenda. Key provisions of the new policy include: These measures suggest that the municipality…
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Ndlambe Municipality’s Electricity Price Shakeup: A Breakdown
The Challenge: Understanding Ndlambe Municipality’s new electricity pricing system can be tricky. Their recent report (linked here) lacks a summary and is filled with technical jargon. However, deciphering it can be rewarding. The Goal: The municipality aims to make electricity charges “cost-reflective.” This means matching the actual costs of providing electricity with the fees charged…
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How well is Ndlambe Municipality is performing?
To understand how Ndlambe Municipality is performing, you can consult the Auditor-General’s annual report on local government performance. Their report provides an independent assessment of the municipality’s effectiveness. The Ndlambe specific report is available here: link. Ndlambe’s overall audit results have been consistently poor, with little progress towards achieving clean audits. The identified root causes…