Sedibeng District Municipality (Emfuleni, Lesedi, Midvaal) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP
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INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
MIDVAAL
Property rates increase of 6.5%
Water tariff increase of 10%
Electricity tariffs will increase by 21.9% 10%
The 21.9% electricity hike was suggested by NERSA in a cost of supply study. However, Midvaal have decided on an increase of 10% to keep it affordable .
Refuse removal charge increase of 7.5%
Sanitation Charges (Sewerage) 6.5%
Staff salaries staff salaries will increase by 4.75%
This is a fixed multi-year collective bargaining agreement (SALGBC)
| Electricity ⚡ | Water 💧 | Property Rates 🏠 | Refuse & Sanitation 🗑️ | |
| Midvaal | 10% | 10% | 6.5% | 6.5% – 7.5% |
| Emfuleni (Vanderbijlpark) | 9.01% – 12.7% | 14.0% 🚩 | ~4.8% | ~4.8% |
| Lesedi (Heidelberg) | 14.0% 🚩 | ~14.0% | ~4.5% | ~4.5% |
| Staff Salary Benchmark | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% |
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- The Rand Water “14% Shock”: In Gauteng, water increases are heavily influenced by Rand Water. For municipalities like Emfuleni and Lesedi, the proposed 14% water hike is nearly triple the rate of the 4.75% salary increase. This suggests that residents are being asked to pay for the bulk provider’s inefficiencies or infrastructure debt. 🌊
- Lesedi’s Electricity Markup: Lesedi is proposing a 14% electricity hike for domestic users. Since the Nersa-approved bulk increase is roughly 9.01%, this indicates a significant “local markup” that the council is using to fund other operations. 💸
- Emfuleni’s Infrastructure Crisis: While Emfuleni is sticking closer to the 9.01% benchmark for electricity, their water and sanitation issues (and the 14% hike) are critical. The municipality is under heavy pressure to address sewage leaks and water-shedding, making the high water tariff a major point of contention.
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