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National Energy Regulator Of South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is the statutory body responsible for regulating South Africa's electricity, piped gas and petroleum pipelines industries. Established under the National Energy Regulator Act of 2004, Nersa operates as an independent regulatory authority under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. Its mandate includes setting tariffs, issuing licences, monitoring compliance, promoting competition and protecting consumer interests across the energy sector. Nersa determines electricity tariffs for the national utility Eskom and municipal distributors, approves petroleum and diesel price structures, and regulates the licensing of electricity generators, distributors and petroleum pipeline operators. The regulator is governed by a board appointed by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and is supported by technical and administrative staff based in Pretoria. Key functions include conducting public hearings on tariff applications, enforcing regulatory compliance, adjudicating disputes and advising government on energy policy matters. Nersa's decisions on electricity and fuel pricing have significant economic and social implications, affecting household budgets, business costs and inflation. The regulator has faced criticism over tariff increases, regulatory delays and its relationship with Eskom, prompting calls for reform to strengthen its independence and capacity. Nersa plays a central role in South Africa's energy transition, balancing the need for cost-reflective pricing with affordability, investment and the integration of renewable energy sources.

National Energy Regulator Of South Africa News


The Boshoek smelter
Merafe reports 95% y/y drop in ferrochrome output to 3 000 t for the March quarter
28th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Merafe Resources' attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the quarter ended March 31 was 3 000 t, a decrease of about 95% compared with production... 


City’s 500 MW more affordable electricity plan
24th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has issued an energy trader tender that targets the procurement of 500 MW through power purchase agreements (PPAs), spanning one to ten years, from a variety of power... 


Red Rocket: A force of nature
Red Rocket: A force of nature
24th April 2026

From Cape Town to the continent, independent power producer Red Rocket is leading the charge in renewable energy with people, projects and purpose. As a pioneering independent power producer and... 


AFSA warns: Energy transition disputes threaten South Africa's renewable bankability  - JAW 2026
AFSA warns: Energy transition disputes threaten South Africa's renewable bankability  - JAW 2026
21st April 2026

Amid South Africa’s accelerating shift from coal to renewables, the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) highlights a notable uptick in arbitrations in the energy sector. “During May... 


Basic Fuel Price formula in focus amid dramatic shift in South Africa’s supply sources
Basic Fuel Price formula in focus amid dramatic shift in South Africa’s supply sources
17th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), which is now preparing for a prolonged period of fuel supply and pricing pressure as a result of the damage to energy infrastructure during... 


Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
Eskom and ferrochrome producers strike 62c/kWh deal, with Nersa process to follow
10th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity utility Eskom has announced the conclusion of a much-anticipated 62c/kWh electricity tariff deal with ferrochrome producers Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor Chrome. The... 


NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
Launch of SAWEM delayed, but NTCSA says preparations are well advanced
10th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that the target date of April 1, 2026, for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) will not be met,... 


Nersa has also launched a process to consider changing the terms of a prevailing negotiated pricing agreement  between Eskom and Transalloys (pictured).
Ferrochrome venture again extends retrenchment deadline following Eskom request
7th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has agreed to further extend the date for the termination of Section 189 retrenchment consultations under way with workers at its ferrochrome smelters – this time... 


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