Sekhukhune District municipality (Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Makhuduthamaga) 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 INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Staff salaries 4.7%
| Proposed Increase (%) | Context | |
| Water Provision | ~4.5% | Generally aligned with the CPI (Consumer Price Index) forecast. |
| Sanitation (Sewerage) | 4.5% | Aligned with the Water increase for network maintenance. |
| “Excess” Surcharges | 14.7% | Watch out for this “stealth” hike on excess usage or specific connection fees. |
| Elias Motsoaledi | Ephraim Mogale | Fetakgomo Tubatse | Makhuduthamaga | |
| Electricity | 9.01% | 9.01% | 9.01% | Eskom Direct |
| Property Rates | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.0%* |
| Refuse Removal | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
*Makhuduthamaga is proposing to keep its “rate-in-the-rand” flat for 2026/27, though property owners may still pay more if their property valuation increased in the latest roll.
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- Makhuduthamaga’s “Zero” Rate Hike: While other municipalities claim they must increase rates to survive, Makhuduthamaga is proposing a 0% increase on the rate-in-the-rand for the 2026/27 outer year.
- The Electricity “Middle Ground”: Most Sekhukhune locals are sticking strictly to the NERSA-approved 9.01% bulk purchase increase. This is disciplined compared to the 11%–14% hikes seen in other parts of Limpopo (like Blouberg or Tzaneen).
- Elias Motsoaledi’s CPI Alignment: They are pegging their rates and refuse at 4.9%, which is at the upper limit of the inflation target.
- The “Water Tanker” Dependency: While the water tariff is only rising by 4.5%, the actual delivery of water often fails, forcing residents to pay for private tankers. This makes even a “low” 4.5% increase feel like an insult to those without running water.
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