# Namakwa

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/namakwa-2/
- Published: 2023-04-10T12:01:54+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Namakwa District municipality (Hantam, Kamiesberg, Karoo Hoogland, Khai-Ma, Nama Khoi, Richtersveld) 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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This region is geographically vast but has a small tax base, which often results
in municipalities following “Cost of Supply” ⚖️ studies to ensure they can maintain
their infrastructure.

### THE INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS

**Staff salaries **4.75%

  |   |  **Property Rates 🏠** |  **Electricity ⚡** |  **Water 💧** |  **Refuse / San 🗑️** |  
   |  **Richtersveld** (Port Nolloth) |  **6.0%** 🚩 |  **14.2%** 🚨 |  **6.0%** |  **6.0%** |  
 |  **Khâi-Ma** (Pofadder) |  **3.7%** |  **14.0%** 🚩 |  **3.7%** |  **3.7%** |  
 |  **Nama Khoi** (Springbok) |  **~4.5%** |  **12.7%** |  **~4.5%** |  **~4.5%** |  
 |  **Karoo Hoogland** (Williston) |  **3.0% – 4.5%** |  **12.3%** |  **~4.5%** |  **~4.5%** |  
 |  **Kamiesberg** (Garies) |  **4.9%** |  **12.0%** |  **4.9%** |  **4.9%** |  
 |  **Hantam** (Calvinia) |  **~4.5%** |  **9.01%** |  **~4.5%** |  **~4.5%** |  
 |  **Staff Salary Benchmark** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |  **4.75%** |

    - _The Richtersveld “Cost-Reflective” Jump (14.2%):_ Richtersveld’s proposed
      electricity hike is nearly triple the 4.75% staff salary increase. They cite
      a full “Cost of Supply” study as the reason for this jump to move toward overall
      financial sustainability.
    - _The Kamiesberg Uniform Hike:_ At 4.9%, Kamiesberg is the only municipality
      in the district proposing to increase service charges above the 4.75% salary
      raise for their staff across the board. This is a key point for public objection—
      why should the bill grow faster than the people managing it?
    - _The “Mining Belt” Buffer:_ Towns like Springbok (Nama Khoi) and Kathu (neighboring)
      are navigating the impact of mining on their property values. While rates 
      stay near the 4.5% CPI mark, the electricity markups (12.7%) are being used
      to “cross-subsidize” departments that don’t generate their own income. 🚜
    - _Hantam’s Discipline:_ Hantam appears to be the most “middle-of-the-road” 
      in the district, sticking to the NERSA-approved 9.01% for electricity and 
      the CPI target for other services.

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