# Chris Hani

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/chris-hani-2/
- Published: 2023-04-10T10:40:22+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Chris Hani District municipality (Emalahleni, Engcobo, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, Sakhisizwe) 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%

Chris Hani District (Water & Sanitation)
 Since the District manages these services
for everyone from Komani to Cradock, these are the “headline” figures:

    - Water Provision: 6.0%
    - Sanitation (Waste Water): 6.0%

_Context:_ These figures are slightly above the 4.75% salary benchmark, with the
District citing increased costs for bulk electricity (to run pumps) and water treatment
chemicals.

  |   |  **Property Rates** |  **Refuse Removal** |  **Electricity (Domestic)** |  
   |  **Enoch Mgijima (Komani)** |  **4.5%** |  **4.5%** |  **10.92% – 14.0%*** |  
 |  **Inxuba Yethemba (Cradock)** |  **3.7%** |  **3.7%** |  **14.0%** |  
 |  **Emalahleni (Lady Frere)** |  **4.3%** |  **4.3%** |  **9.01% – 12.0%** |  
 |  **Dr. AB Xuma (Engcobo)** |  **4.5%** |  **4.5%** |  **9.01%** |  
 |  **Intsika Yethu (Cofimvaba)** |  **3.7%** |  **3.7%** |  **14.0%** |  
 |  **Sakhisizwe (Cala/Elliot)** |  **4.3%** |  **4.3%** |  **12.7%** |

_*Enoch Mgijima and Inxuba Yethemba are using “Cost of Supply” studies to justify
a 14% domestic electricity hike—nearly 5% higher than the bulk increase they pay
to Eskom._

    - _The “14% Electricity Club”:_ Inxuba Yethemba, Intsika Yethu, and Enoch Mgijima
      are all pushing for a 14% domestic electricity hike.  It is the highest in
      the province and roughly triple the 4.75% salary increase the council is giving
      its staff.
    - _Inxuba Yethemba’s “Rates vs. Power” Paradox:_ While they are showing discipline
      on property rates and refuse (3.7%), they are making up the difference with
      a massive 14% hit on electricity. This is a “stealth” way to balance the budget.
    - _Sakhisizwe’s Revenue Push:_ Sakhisizwe is projecting a 12.7% electricity 
      revenue increase, citing a focus on “revenue enhancement” and credit control.
      For residents in Cala and Elliot, this represents a significant jump in the
      cost of living.
    - _Water Service vs. Tariff:_  Residents are encouraged to comment on the 6%
      water hike in relation to service delivery. In areas like Komani, where water
      outages are a weekly occurrence, paying 6% more for an intermittent service
      is a strong point for public objection.

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