Electricity

• Upgrade local power networks to cut outages and speed up repairs p. 22
• Increase monthly free basic electricity for qualifying households p. 22
• A clear, itemised electricity bill so you can see what you pay for p. 22

• Spend electricity payments only on the electricity network p. 22
• Let municipalities buy power directly from private producers p. 22
• Pay households a fair rate for solar power they feed back into the grid p. 22
• Prosecute illegal connections and cable theft p. 23

MK has not published a 2026 local manifesto on its website. These promises come from its 2024 national manifesto, so most are national, not plans for your council.

• Reverse the move away from coal and renew Eskom’s coal power stations p. 11
• Speed up new nuclear power p. 11
• Repeal private power producer deals and the unbundling of Eskom p. 11

• Electricity fault teams that respond within one hour p. 40
• No extra charges on prepaid meters, and free prepaid meter installation p. 40
• Solar panels and solar geysers for households still waiting for electricity p. 40
• Hire engineers and electricians directly to maintain the network p. 40

• Maintain the local electricity network p. 12
• Repair streetlights and high-mast lights p. 12

The PA has not published a 2026 local manifesto. These promises come from its 2024 national election plan, so many are national, not plans for your council.

• End load shedding for good p. 21
• A mix of renewables, gas, coal and new nuclear power p. 21
• Cut off and prosecute big businesses that don't pay for electricity and water p. 21

• Tamper-proof smart meters to stop illegal connections p. 15
• Area meters to detect electricity theft p. 15
• Rebates for households that switch to renewable energy p. 20

• Replace ageing substations, transformers and cables p. 16
• Act against illegal connections, meter tampering and cable theft p. 16
• Buy cheaper electricity from other producers where the law allows p. 16