# overberg

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/overberg-2/
- Published: 2022-04-16T18:22:12+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Overberg District Municipality (Cape Agulhas, Overstrand, Swellendam, Theewaterskloof) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP

    - Proposed increases are available in the summary below

Scroll down to have your say

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## Have your say – shape the outcome.

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

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would it be?

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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%** |

    - _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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