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South African Families Face Increased Electricity and Paraffin Costs
Published Friday, August 14, 2026 · Updated August 14
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The cost of 350kWh of prepaid electricity increased by R81.57 in July due to a 6.9% tariff increase.
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South African families using prepaid electricity and paraffin are experiencing a combined monthly increase of R122.17 due to recent tariff hikes. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group found that 350kWh of prepaid electricity rose by R81.57, and 20 litres of paraffin now cost R40.60 more.
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