# karoo

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/karoo/
- Published: 2022-04-16T18:10:57+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Central Karoo District Municipality (Beaufort West, Laingsburg, Prince Albert) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP

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## Have your say – shape the outcome.

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**Do you agree with the proposed tariff/rates increases? (scroll down to view) **

**what is your concern? **

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would it be?

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### INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS

**Staff salaries **4.75%

  |   |  **Property Rates** |  **Electricity ⚡** |  **Water 💧** |  **Refuse / San 🗑️** |  
   |  **Prince Albert** |  **14.0%** 🚩 |  **11.32%** |  **4.4%** |  **4.4%** |  
 |  **Beaufort West** |  **4.6%** |  **9.01% – 11%** |  **4.6%** |  **4.6%** |  
 |  **Laingsburg** |  **4.5%** |  **9.01%** |  **4.5%** |  **4.5%** |  
 |  **District (CKDM)** |  N/A |  N/A |  N/A |  N/A |  
 |  **Staff Salaries** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |

    - _The Prince Albert Rates Jump:_ The 14% property rates increase is the clear“
      villain” here. While they’ve kept water and refuse low, the massive jump in
      rates is a direct attempt to fix an unfunded budget (operational deficit).
    - _Beaufort West’s Financial Distress:_ Beaufort West is under intense pressure
      to reach “cost-reflectivity.” While their draft shows 4.6%, keep an eye on
      their sundry charges and fixed electricity levies, which are often hiked by
      6% or more to cover infrastructure debt.
    - _The “Water Scarcity” markup:_ In the Karoo, the cost of water is often secondary
      to the availability. While tariffs are rising by 4.4% – 4.6%, many of these
      towns are still under strict water restrictions, meaning residents are paying
      more for less.
    - _The Salary vs. Service Gap:_ In Prince Albert, the property rates hike is
      nearly triple the raise the council is giving its staff.

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### In the News

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[ click to view info and documents](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/summary/#1649774481480-8823cf8f-b365)

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