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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


BESS SOLUTIONS
Energy Group recently brought 100 MW of behind-the-meter PV into operation, and has about 800 MWh of battery energy storage systems in development, including over 300 MWh under construction
BESSs now a grid asset
6th November 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Behind-the-meter demand for utility-scale PV and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), driven by rising energy costs, declining storage capital costs and preparation for wholesale market reform,... 


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Grid and regulatory headwinds fail to dampen wind development mood
6th November 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The roll-out of onshore wind power in South Africa has been so successful that the total capacity of the wind projects now under development exceeds the target figure for 2042, set by the... 


Merafe ferrochrome smelting.
Merafe ferrochrome hits 61 000 t year-to-date mark as smelter ramp-up proceeds
3rd November 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture of 61 000 t was 46% down in the nine months ended September 30 compared... 


SAWEM trading platform opens to 85 external entities for pre-launch testing
SAWEM trading platform opens to 85 external entities for pre-launch testing
30th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Ahead of the scheduled launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) in April 2027, the trading platform is being opened to external participants in addition to Eskom Generation... 


Nersa acting CEO Nomfundo Maseti
Nomfundo Maseti appointed as acting Nersa CEO
26th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Nomfundo Maseti as Acting CEO of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), effective from October 25. Maseti will... 


ANJA VISAGIE 
Reducing demand charges requires a deliberate peak-shaving strategy
Tariff arbitrage emerges as bankable strategy
23rd October 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Escalating time-of-use (ToU) tariff prices are prompting South African commercial and industrial electricity users to reconsider how and when they consume energy, says solar energy provider... 


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Risks and rewards in focus as the April 2027 SAWEM launch date nears
16th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa will take another important step in its transition to a competitive electricity ecosystem in April next year when it launches the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM).... 


Renewable energy experts discuss the upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market during a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars.
NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April
30th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports that it will establish an internal, yet ring-fenced, market surveillance unit as a safeguard against any abuse of dominance within the... 


FUTURE OUTLOOK
It is believed that standalone wind farms will continue to play a role in new renewable deployments over the next five to ten years
Grid, market reform key for wind
25th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

South Africa's electricity tariff structure, not generation technology, is what will determine how renewable-energy assets get built over the next decade, but for now that structure still favours... 


The Sasol destoning facility is delivering coal with sinks of below 12%.
Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines
18th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 


The entrance to the last operating manganese ferroalloys smelter – that of manganese ferroalloys producer Transalloys
Smelter well positioned for start-up, dependant on tariffs
11th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

Although production at South Africa’s last operating manganese ferroalloys smelter – that of manganese ferroalloys producer Transalloys – has stopped, the asset is still well positioned to quickly... 


Nersa confirms 2 692 generator registrations
Nersa confirms 2 692 generator registrations
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that 2 692 electricity generation facilities have been registered since 2018, with another 124 registrations completed between... 


The Manganese Metal Company
Nersa approves discounted Eskom tariff for Manganese Metal Company
4th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed the approval of a two-year Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) between Eskom and Mpumalanga-based Manganese Metal Company (MMC).... 


The Sasol destoning facility is delivering coal with sinks of below 12%.
Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines
1st September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 


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Takealot Fulfillment Solutions’ electric fleet nears energy independence
1st September 2026

Logistics ecosystem Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), part of the Takealot Group, battery-electric middle-mile fleet now sources 50% to 80% of its daily charging energy from on-site solar PV,... 


Construction materials
Afrimat braces for tough interim results as external shocks weigh on diversified portfolio
25th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining and construction materials group Afrimat says its performance for the six months to June 30 will reflect the pressure it has been under as a combination of weaker commodity... 


Red Rocket helps shape an inclusive renewable energy future
Red Rocket helps shape an inclusive renewable energy future
21st August 2026

A s South Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to transform the country’s energy landscape, it is also reshaping who leads that transition. At independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket,... 


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Transmission reform critical to energy development
21st August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s electricity transmission network was never intended to transmit power from the Cape provinces. This is a key concern, as those provinces are where the vast majority of wind and solar... 


The Manganese Metal Company
Nersa approves discounted Eskom tariff for Manganese Metal Company
19th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed the approval of a two-year Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) between Eskom and Mpumalanga-based Manganese Metal Company (MMC).... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Draft electricity pricing policy outlines support for industry, poor households
18th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The public comment phase for the much-anticipated revision to South Africa’s electricity pricing policy (EPP) has been initiated following Cabinet’s recent approval of the draft framework and amid... 


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