

Lejweleputswa District municipality (Masilonyana, Matjhabeng, Nala, Tokologo, Tswelopele) 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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Matjhabeng remains the primary focus here, but the smaller locals are generally trying to stay closer to the inflation target for rates while being hit by bulk service costs.
THE INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Staff salaries 4.75%
| Electricity | Water | Rates | Refuse / San | |
| Matjhabeng (Welkom) | 9.01% | 12.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Tswelopele (Bultfontein) | 14.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Nala (Bothaville) | 9.01% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Masilonyana (Theunissen) | 9.01% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| Tokologo (Boshof) | 9.01% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
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- Matjhabeng’s Water Shock: The 12% increase is a major trigger given the frequent “dry taps” in Welkom and surrounding areas.
- Tswelopele’s Uniformity: They are pushing a flat 6% across most services (excluding electricity), which is nearly 2% above the current CPI.
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