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

The tariff adjustments form part of the city’s annual budget of R70.9b which was approved by council last month.

According to the municipality, the budget aims to strengthen service delivery, improve infrastructure maintenance, support the city’s financial sustainability, and ensure that quality and sustainable essential municipal services continue to be provided to communities and businesses across Ekurhuleni.

The city views the budget as a reflection of its commitments and priorities towards building a sustainable and inclusive region.

Following public consultation and careful consideration of affordability concerns raised during this process, the city concluded on the following tariff increases:

• Property rates: 1.5%

• Water: 11%

• Sanitation: 8.35%

• Refuse removal: 3.4% for both domestic and business customers

• Burial and cemetery tariffs: 0% for City of Ekurhuleni residents and 3.4% for non-residents

• Electricity: 8.76% (increase aligned to the NERSA-approved tariff guidelines).

The city remains mindful of the financial pressures faced by households and businesses.

For this reason, tariff increases have been kept as balanced as possible while still enabling the municipality to maintain and improve critical infrastructure.

The city further encourages qualifying residents to apply for available indigent support and debt rehabilitation incentives, where applicable.

Businesses and residents are also urged to continue paying for municipal services, as revenue generated remains a corner stone to sustaining service delivery and maintaining the city’s financial health position.