As winter tightens its grip, South African households are feeling the strain of rising electricity costs, with everyday appliances placing increasing pressure on already stretched monthly budgets. According to recent household energy-use insights, the average home can spend approximately R3,794 per month on electricity, driven largely by a handful of high-consumption appliances.

Winter power usage is putting pressure on household budgets, but small changes and better appliance management could help reduce costs.

As winter tightens its grip, South African households are feeling the strain of rising electricity costs, with everyday appliances placing increasing pressure on already stretched…