SR015640
Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 5, Section 34 of the Municipal Systems (Act No 32 of 2000) and Section 24 of the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act (Act No.56 of 2003), read in conjunction with the Local Government Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations, that the uMfolozi Local Municipality has approved its Final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Final Annual Budget for 2026/2027 financial year. The Final IDP and Final Annual Budget were approved by Council at its meeting held on the 28th of May 2026. A detailed copy of approved final IDP and budget, tariff of charges is available for viewing at the Municipal website (www.umfolozi.gov.za), municipal reception (Community Service Centre-CSC), and Library on 25 Bredelia Street, KwaMbonambi, 3915. SUMMARY OF ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2026/27 – 2028/29 DETAILS BUDGET 2026/27 BUDGET 2027/28 BUDGET 2028/29 Revenue by Source R thousands R thousands R thousands Property Rates 43 280 44 711 46 142 Services Charges 751 775 800 Investment income 5 392 5 570 5 749 Transfers and Grants (Operational) 202 636 196 116 210 388 Other Income 6 301 4 694 4 889 TOTAL REVENUE (excl capital transfers) 258 362 251 865 267 969 Operating Expenditure by Type Employee Related Cost 119 803 126 960 134 576 Remuneration of Councillors 16 198 16 952 17 746 Depreciation and Amortization 34 000 37 400 39 270 Finance charges 0 0 0 Irrecoverable debts written-off 0 0 0 Inventory Consumed/Other Materials 1 062 697 850 Transfers and subsidies 2 352 2 208 2 208 Other Expenditure 115 816 97 341 104 252 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURE 289 231 281 558 298 902 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (30 870) (29 693) (30 932) Transfers and Subsidies – Capital 31 265 31 940 32 747 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) for the year 395 2 248 1 815 Capital Expenditure Infrastructure 27 187 27 774 28 476 Other Capital Expenditure 5 020 3 050 3 050 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 32 207 30 824 31 526 ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL RATES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Municipal Property Rates Act (Act No. 6 of 2004) that the Council of uMfolozi Municipality has determined the rates payable on all rate able property within the area of uMfolozi Municipality financial year effective from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The revised Property Rates Tariffs are as follows. uMfolozi Local Municipality 2026/2027 2027/2028 2028/2029 Property Category Phasing In Tariff Rebates Phasing In Tariff Rebates Phasing In Tariff Rebate Agricultural 1.00000 0.00393 0.45000 1.00000 0.00406 0.45000 1.00000 0.00419 0.45000 Business/ Commercial 1.00000 0.04525 0.30000 1.00000 0.04675 0.30000 1.00000 0.04824 0.30000 Industrial 1.00000 0.04525 0.30000 1.00000 0.04675 0.30000 1.00000 0.04824 0.30000 Residential 1.00000 0.01571 0.35000 1.00000 0.01623 0.35000 1.00000 0.01675 0.35000 Public Service Purposes 1.00000 0.06790 0.20000 1.00000 0.07014 0.20000 1.00000 0.07239 0.20000 Vacant Land 1.00000 0.01571 0.2000 1.00000 0.01623 0.20000 1.00000 0.01675 0.2000 Public Service Infrastructure Exempt Exempt Exempt Place of Worship Exempt Exempt Exempt Public Benefit Organisation Exempt Exempt Exempt Municipal Properties Exempt Exempt Exempt Refuse – Residential R125 VAT Inclusive per month R129 VAT Inclusive per month R133 VAT Inclusive per month Refuse – Business/ Industrial R881 VAT Inclusive per month R909 VAT Inclusive per month R938 VAT Inclusive per month For IDP related enquiries, kindly contact Mrs S.N Mnqayi (Tel: 035 580 4961/ E-mail: mnqayisn@umfolozi.org.za) during working hours. For budget related enquiries, kindly contact Mr M.I Ncayiya on (Tel: 035) 580 1421 / E-mail: ncayiyam@umfolozi.org.za) during working hours. Mr F.S Mazibuko Municipal Manager Public Notice FINAL IDP AND FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR
Reference Number: SR015640
