On April 19, an Indigent Roadshow was launched in Ratanda by Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) Mayor Mluleki Nkosi, with MMC for Finance Marshel Lukhele and Clr MJ Khubeka of Ward One.
The launch was for the Indigent Subsidy Registration that LLM will be embarking on for the next six weeks.
In his speech, Nkosi explained what the subsidy entails.
“The indigent policy provides relief to a degree to successful applicants by supplying 6kl of water, 50kw of electricity per hour, basic services like refuse removal, sewage removal,” he said.
“Even though the services mentioned are free, it still comes at a cost to LLM.
“The costs have amounted to R2.1-million per month and annually R18.3-m for the services mentioned.
“On register, we have 4 100 indigents throughout the whole Lesedi municipal area.
“Households who qualify will benefit to an amount or R598.89 per month on the subsidy.”
Nkosi encouraged the community who can pay their full municipal accounts to do so and prioritise it above any other monthly payments.
“As we register the indigents who can’t afford to pay, we encourage the ones who can to pay for the services they are using,” concluded Nkosi.
“Let us pay for services to avoid Heidelberg and Ratanda to be turned into a town no one wants to live in anymore.”
The dates for registration are as follows:
• Ward One: April 20, Ratanda New Hall
• Ward Two: April 21 to 22, Ratanda New Hall
• Ward Three: April 25 to 26, Ratanda New Hall
• Ward Four: April 28 to 29, Ratanda New Hall
• Ward Five: May 3 to 4, Extension Seven Multipurpose Hall
• Ward Six: May 5 to 6, Ext Seven Multipurpose Hall
• Ward Seven: May 9 to 10, Ext 23 Multipurpose Hall
• Ward 11: May 11 to12 Ext 23 Multipurpose Hall
• Ward Eight and Nine: May 16 to 17, Heidelberg Town Hall
• Ward 10: May 18 to 19, Jameson Park Hall
• Ward 12: May 20 to 21, Endicott Hall, Vischkuil AH
• Ward 13: May 22 to 23, Impumelelo Hall, Devon
The required documentation will be needed:
• Proof of gross income: this must not be above R3 780 per household per month.
• Ownership status or proof of residence: the applicant must be the registered owner of the property or proof of account liability in case a child headed household where the property is registered in the name of the deceased parents.
• Letter of authority where the property is registered in the name of the deceased.
• Valid copy of the applicant identity and of all household occupants.
• Pension certificate or card in case of a pensioner.
• Municipal account.
• Three months’ bank statement (if employed).
• Affidavit.
• Duly completed application form.
For more information, contact the Indigent Management Office on 016 492 0058/0218, 016 330 0454 or visit www.lesedi.gov.za
