1.6 million South Africans are currently missing out on their Free Basic Electricity (FBE) allowance. Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed these figures in June 2026. The government is accordingly working to close this gap, giving eligible South Africans a golden opportunity to apply. What Free Basic Electricity is FBE is a national government programme delivered through municipalities and Eskom that gives qualifyin…