An increase in Nelson Mandela Bay municipal rates and tariffs is on the cards, with residents likely to dig deep for a whopping 15.7% electricity hike.
A draft budget for the 2024/2025 financial year was noted on Wednesday at a Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting amid much scrutiny from opposition councillors.
Nelson Mandela Bay chief financial officer Selwyn Thys came under fire from councillors on Thursday after it emerged at a committee meeting that a report on the municipality’s financial position for July was missing.
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s billing system is under scrutiny in several communities as the metro embarks on its integrated development plan (IDP) meetings before the new financial year.
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is looking to amend its water rebate policy to provide relief to consumers hit by burst pipes above ground as a result of vandalism and theft.