West Coast District Municipality (Bergrivier, Cederberg, Matzikama, Saldanha Bay, Swartland) calls for public comment on proposed tariff increases, the draft budget and IDP
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INCREASES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Staff salaries 4.75%
| Property Rates | Electricity ⚡ | Water 💧 | Refuse / San 🗑️ | |
| Matzikama (Vredendal) | 3.7% | 14.0% (D) | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Saldanha Bay | ~4.5% | 9.26% | ~4.5% | ~4.5% |
| Swartland (Malmesbury) | ~4.0% | 9.12% | ~4.5% | ~4.5% |
| Bergrivier (Piketberg) | ~4.5% | 7.5% | ~4.5% | ~4.5% |
| Cederberg (Clanwilliam) | ~4.8% | ~10.5% | ~5.5% | ~5.5% |
| Staff Salary Increase | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% |
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- Matzikama’s Financial Crisis: Matzikama is currently struggling with a budgeted operating deficit of R222 million. Their 14% electricity hike is a aggressive attempt to restore liquidity..
- The Bergrivier “Low” Outlier: At 7.5%, Bergrivier’s electricity application is one of the lowest in the country. This suggests they are absorbing a portion of the 9.01% Eskom bulk hike or finding internal efficiencies.
- The “Mining” Impact (Saldanha): Saldanha Bay’s budget is heavily influenced by the industrial sector. Their 9.26% electricity hike is more modest than Matzikama’s, but residents are encouraged to parttake in public input sessions throughout April to address fixed charges for solar users. ☀️
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