Will electricity subsidies be targeted at poorer households?
Yes. I will separate subsidies from tariffs, so government support goes directly to low-income households and small businesses without distorting pricing. Alongside this, I will strengthen regulatory oversight to enforce fairness, accountability, and service quality across the electricity value chain, with strict penalties for distribution companies that fail to comply.
Where this comes from
p. 11 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
● Build and maintain national strategic oil reserves ● Deploy reserves to cushion the impact of global price shocks ● Reduce extreme fuel price volatility to protect households and businesses
3. Make electricity billing transparent, fair, and fully metered. ● End estimated billing nationwide within a defined transition period ● Implement a mass rollout of prepaid meters, targeting full coverage ● Prioritize metering for high-density and underserved communities ● Separate subsidies from tariffs, so government support goes directly to low-income households without distorting pricing ● Introduce transparent billing systems so consumers clearly understand what they are paying for ● Strengthen regulatory oversight to enforce fairness, accountability, and service quality across the electricity value chain ● Enforce strict penalties for non-compliance by distribution companies
1.5 ENVIRONMENT The ADC will: