A new debt relief initiative by eThekwini Municipality, offering residents and businesses a 50% municipal debt write-off, has been cautiously welcomed by ratepayer associations and opposition leaders, saying it doesn’t address the deeper issues causing the debt – like poor service delivery, aging infrastructure, and unaffordable tariffs.
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A new debt relief initiative by eThekwini Municipality, offering residents and businesses a 50% municipal debt write-off, has been cautiously welcomed by ratepayer associations and opposition leaders, saying it doesn’t address the deeper issues causing the debt – like poor service delivery, aging infrastructure, and unaffordable tariffs.
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