The draft was tabled during a previous council sitting by Mayor Bagudi Tolo, although the national lockdown has halted the municipality’s annual budget indaba’s, virtual council sittings have been used since the lockdown was announced.

Because of the lockdown, the draft budget had also not been made available at public libraries and other council venues for scrutiny.
To listen to the budget on a video stream, go to Steve Tshwete Local Municipality’s Facebook page.

Ward councillors have also been supplied with copies, alongside the necessary comment forms to be submitted with public proposals. The budget includes proposed tariff increases of between 5% and 8%.

Ms Prudence Magutle can also be contacted on 013 249 1111 for more information on how to make your voice count.