Overberg District Municipality (Cape Agulhas, Overstrand, Swellendam, Theewaterskloof) 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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The Overberg District 🍇 municipalities generally follow a disciplined approach compared to the northern provinces, but they are currently moving toward “Cost-Reflective” tariffs. This means they are trying to align your bill exactly with what it costs them to buy and deliver the service.
THE INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Staff salaries 4.75%
| Electricity ⚡ | Property Rates 🏠 | Water 💧 | Refuse & Sewer 🗑️ | |
| Overstrand (Hermanus) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Cape Agulhas (Bredasdorp) | 10.92% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Swellendam | 9.01% | ~8.5% | ~5.5% | ~5.5% |
| Theewaterskloof (Caledon) | 9.01% | ~5.5% | ~5.0% | ~5.0% |
| Staff Salary Increase | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% |
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- Overstrand’s 4-Year Plan: Overstrand is currently in Year 3 of a four-year “Cost of Supply” implementation. While the 8.5% electricity hike is lower than the Eskom bulk increase (9.01%), they are aggressively auditing meters to ensure every household is on the “correct” tariff for their usage capacity. 🕵️♂️
- Swellendam’s Rates Leap: Swellendam is projecting property rates revenue growth of around 8.5%, which is significantly higher than the 4.75% salary increase they are giving their own staff. 👔
- Cape Agulhas Electricity: Their 10.92% electricity hike is one of the highest in the district, as they attempt to catch up on infrastructure maintenance backlogs in rural areas. 🚜
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