The City of Ekurhuleni’s approved municipal tariffs for the 2026/ 27 financial year took effect on July 1.

The tariff adjustments form part of the city’s R70.9b budget, approved by council last month. According to the City, the budget is aimed at strengthening service delivery, improving infrastructure maintenance, supporting financial sustainability and ensuring the continued provision of essential municipal services.

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Following a public participation process and consideration of residents’ affordability concerns, the City approved the following tariff increases:

• Property rates: 1.5%
• Water: 11%
• Sanitation: 8.35%
• Refuse removal: 3.4% for domestic and business customers
• Burial and cemetery tariffs: 0% for City of Ekurhuleni residents and 3.4% for non-residents
• Electricity: 8.76%, in line with the tariff guidelines approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)

The City said it had sought to keep the increases as balanced as possible while ensuring it can maintain and improve critical infrastructure despite the financial pressures facing households and businesses.

Qualifying residents are encouraged to apply for available indigent support and debt rehabilitation incentives where applicable.

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The City also urged residents and businesses to continue paying for municipal services, saying revenue collection remains essential to sustaining service delivery and maintaining the municipality’s financial health.

According to the City, the implementation of the 2026/ 27 budget marks a new phase focused on improving service delivery, strengthening accountability and building a sustainable and inclusive Ekurhuleni.