

Vhembe District municipality (Collins Chabane, Makhado, Musina, Thulamela) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP
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- Proposed increases are available in the summary below
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THE INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Staff salaries 4.7%
| Thulamela | Makhado | Musina | Collins Chabane | |
| Electricity | 9.01% | 9.01% | 9.01% | 9.01% |
| Property Rates | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Refuse Removal | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Water (District) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sanitation (District) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Staff Salaries | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% |
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- The Water Disconnect: Vhembe District is proposing a 6.5% water hike. Given the persistent water supply challenges in areas like Elim and Musina, asking for nearly 2% above the salary benchmark is a significant pain point.
- Musina’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Musina is pushing a 5.0% property rate increase, slightly higher than its neighbours, citing the infrastructure demands of the expanding SEZ.
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