eThekwini ratepayers associations feel “insulted” by the absence of mayor Mxolisi Kaunda in a budget consultation meeting to discuss the city’s proposed tariff hikes.
Don't panic Buffalo City Metro says it will consult with ratepayers before it implements the proposed tariff hikes for the 2024/2025 financial year. A recent draft budget and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) report revealed the metro’s plans to increase the electricity tariff by 15.81% which is above the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) proposed increase of 12.
A proposal to spend an extra $200,000 upgrading public toilets in Tairua, bringing the cost to $475,000, has received a frosty reception from ratepayers..