# Sekhukhune

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/budget-22-23/sekhukhune-2/
- Published: 2023-04-10T11:44:00+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### Sekhukhune District municipality (Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Makhuduthamaga) 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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### 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.

    - _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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