This is how you will be affected:
• Ekurhuleni’s assessment rates increase by 7.5 per cent. Metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe said this is lower than the average rate increase of other metros of 8.1 per cent.
• Based on Nersa’s approval, the electricity tariff increase is between 7.64 per cent and 9.4 per cent, depending on the consumption level.
• Water tariff increases by 9 per cent
• Sanitation increases by 9 per cent
• Refuse removal goes up by 8 per cent, for both business and residential
• There is no increase in cemetery fees for Ekurhuleni residents, but 10 per cent for non-residents.
“Having listened to our people’s cries about the rate of night vigil tariffs for traditional churches and non-profit organisations, we have reduced the tariff from R900 to R450 per hour,” said finance MMC Moses Makwakwa.
There will be no increase for the following services:
• Library and information services
• Use of arts, culture and heritage facilities
• Sport and recreational facilities
Also read:
Ekurhuleni tops Gauteng metros in quality of life survey
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