The new MMC for Finance, Jolidee Matongo says the City of Joburg is kicking off a rates review policy in citywide public meetings in multiple regions.
A statement issued out by Matongo he said the potential review from the City’s biggest property base means they can deliver basic services to residents of Johannesburg. “However, ensuring that property taxation is equitable and fair, requires a balancing act that must consider both the needs and wants of residents against affordability in the current economic climate. It’s time for residents to get involved and have their say on municipal property rates,” he said.
The review happens every year, it categorises all properties within the borders of Johannesburg and allows the City to generate rates revenue by assigning a tariff to the property values obtained in the General Valuation Roll, Matongo explained.
The City needs public participation in making these policies and the proposed changes in the Rates Policy for 2020/21 will be discussed in these areas:
- Marks Park, Pavillion Hall, Judith Road, Emmarentia on 21 January, from 6pm–8pm
- Ferndale Recreation Centre, 38 Harley Street, Ferndale on 23 January from 6pm–8pm
- Midrand Fire Station, corner of First Street and Smuts Street, Midrand on 27 January from 6pm–8pm
- Ivory Park North Community Hall, 8712 corner of Freedom Drive and Tokoloho Drive, Ivory Park on 28 January from 6pm– 8pm
- Rabie Ridge Community Centre, Korhaan Street, Rabie Ridge on 29 January from 6pm–8pm
- Rivonia Recreational Club, 47 Achter Road, Paulshof, Sandton on 30 January from 6pm–8pm
- Diepsloot Youth Centre, 383 Ngonyama Drive, Ext 2, Diepsloot on 5 February from 6pm–8pm
- Cosmo City Multi-Purpose Centre, Angola Drive, Cosmo City on 4 February from 6pm–8pm
- Sandton Customer Service Centre, 137 Daisy Street, Sandton on 10 February from 6pm–8pm
- Marlboro Community Hall, corner of Zinia Road and Islamabad Road, Marlboro on 11 February from 6pm–8pm
- Norscot Manor Recreational Centre, 6B Penguin Drive, Norscot, Fourways on 12 February from 6pm–8pm
- Jabula Recreation Centre, corner of Anne Street and Athlone Avenue, Sandringham on 13 February from 6pm–8pm
- Altrec Sports Complex, 410 East Bank Avenue, Alexandra on 20 February from 6pm–8pm.
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