Buffalo City Metro’s staff owe the city R12.7m in rates arrears, while the city’s councillors are in arrears to the tune of R112,200. Now the city, facing dwindling cash reserves due to poor revenue collection, has announced measures to clamp down on people who do not pay their rates.
Buffalo City Metro is investing capital funding of R87.4m into its ageing electrical network by upgrading, refurbishing, and replacing equipment which has reached the end of its useful lifespan.