The City of Joburg 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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INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Property Rates
These will increase by 4.8% across all categories.
Electricity provision
Electricity rates will increase by 11.3%
City Power Service & Capacity Charges +16.74%
Prepaid Elect Changes – split into 2 categories:
1. Low Users (indigent customers) +6.36%
2. High Users (regular customers) +18.84%
High Users will also pay R244.2 Service Charge plus R237.3 Capacity Charge (both plus VAT) i.e. a R553.73 a month increase (with VAT) for pre-paid customers PLUS 18.84% increase in electricity use
Sanitation Charges (Sewerage)
Increase by 7.7%
Flats are now classed as multi-dwellings. Multi-dwellings under R700 000 value charged R314.68 per unit. Over R700 000 is R612.58 per unit.
Waste Management Charges (Pikitup)
Increase by 5.9%
Water provision
Water tariffs will increase by 7.7%
Staff salaries increases
COJ staff salaries will increase by an undetermined amount
Pensioner rebate income thresholds for the 60-69 year olds will now be:
1. under R12475/month for full rebate;
2. R12475-R21383 for 1/2 the rebate.
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