# Capricorn

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/capricorn-2/
- Published: 2023-04-10T11:37:22+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Capricorn District municipality (Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole, Polokwane) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP

    - Proposed increases are available in the summary below

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### THE INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS

**Staff salaries **4.75%

  |   |  **Polokwane** |  **Blouberg** |  **Lepelle-Nkumpi** |  **Molemole** |  
   |  **Electricity** |  9.01% |  **14.0%** (D) |  9.01% |  9.01% |  
 |  **Water** |  7.43% |  3.7% |  4.8% |  4.5% |  
 |  **Sanitation / Sewage** |  7.43% |  3.7% |  4.8% |  4.5% |  
 |  **Refuse Removal** |  4.7% |  3.7% |  4.8% |  4.5% |  
 |  **Property Rates** |  4.7% |  3.7% |  4.8% |  4.5% |

(D) = Domestic and Time-of-Use (TOU) customers.

    - _Blouberg’s Electricity Hike (14%):_ Blouberg is the district’s standout “
      red flag.” While Eskom’s bulk increase to municipalities is 9.01%, Blouberg
      is asking domestic users for 14%. They cite a “Cost of Supply” study as the
      reason, but it effectively means residents are paying a significant premium
      over the actual bulk cost.
    - _Polokwane’s “Efficiency Gap”:_ Polokwane is proposing a 7.43% increase for
      Water and Sanitation. The local DA has already flagged this, noting that these
      increases are being proposed without a detailed cost analysis, particularly
      as the city continues to struggle with “dry taps” and aging infrastructure.
    - _The “Western Cape” Comparison:_ Notice that _Blouberg_ (excluding electricity)
      is keeping its rates and water at 3.7%. Polokwane residents should note their
      7.43% water hike is nearly double what their neighbours in the same province
      are managing for other services.
    - _Molemole and Lepelle-Nkumpi:_ These two are playing it “safe” by aligning
      closely with the 4.5% – 4.8% mark, which is just above the current inflation
      forecast. It’s a disciplined approach, but still higher than the 4.75% salary
      increase they are giving themselves.

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