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Here are the increased rates and services in Tshwane

Tshwane residents will dig deeper into their pockets to pay for municipal rates and services increases from 1 July.

Residents of the City of Tshwane will dig deeper into their pockets to pay for increases in municipal rates and services from 1 July.

This follows the tabling of the metro’s draft budget for 2024/25, which has been passed in council.

The budget has proposed a tariff increment of 12% for electricity and 5.9% for water.

The increase for electricity, according to the draft budget report, was in line with the guideline for the bulk purchase increase from Eskom.

The report clarified that registered indigents would be granted 100kWh and 12kl water free of charge.

Additionally, all properties with a value of R150 000 or less will automatically qualify for free basic services, ensuring that those in need are supported.

The public participation process allowed residents to comment on the draft budget for the 2024/25 financial year and the City’s integrated development plan.

Here are the confirmed increases in municipal rates and services from 1 July:

  • Sanitation 5.9%
  • Refuse removal 5%
  • Water 5.9%
  • Electricity 12%
  • Property rates 5%

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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