The metro has clarified the issue of the special area rating (SRA) by-law and says it is voluntary.
A special rating area looks for the implementation of additional levies on property in certain areas for the purpose of raising funds for improving the area.
The metro says they are not looking to enforce the SRA, but are instead developing a guiding tool for interested property owners who wish to establish an SRA in their respective areas.
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“SRA is voluntary in nature and is established and driven by the community/property owners/interested parties to provide the top-up services wished for by the community,” says metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
“The metro will still be in a position to provide basic services as per the requirement of the constitution.
“The SRA is not dependent upon council funding and establishment. It is driven and established by the volunteering community/property owners/interested parties.”
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When asked how residents were informed about the SRA, the metro says a public participation notice for the policy and by-law was published in the provincial gazette, national newspapers (Beeld, The Star and the Sowetan), City of Ekurhuleni website, notices in all customer care centres and li
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