Shoprite Logo

Powered by Shoprite Group of Companies

Power your home for free

Free Basic Electricity (FBE) is a government program, provided by Eskom and municipalities, that gives free electricity to households in need to help make life easier.

If you qualify, you get 50–60 kWh of free electricity each month. Just claim your token below and enter it into your meter!

Person using electricity

How do I know if I qualify?

You may qualify if:

  • You use a prepaid electricity meter
  • Your household is registered as indigent with your municipality
  • You receive other free basic services (like free water)

You can also check by starting the "Claim now" process below.

If your prepaid meter qualifies, you will be able to continue the process and claim.

How do I claim my free electricity each month?

If you qualify, claiming is easy:

1.Enter your meter number
2.Select how you want to receive your token
3.Enter your token into your prepaid meter

Important to know

The number of free electricity units you get depends on your municipality. You can claim your token from the 1st of every month, but make sure to use it before the month ends.
Unused tokens do not carry over and will be lost.

My Money Market