Ratepayers associations under the Msunduzi Municipality are objecting to a tariff hike for the 2026/27 financial year, sighting poor service delivery. The municipality is proposing a 9.26% electricity hike, 13% for water, 1.2% for rates, 3.70 for waste removal and 13% for sanitation. The Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics say that the municipality is in financial crisis. Why should residents pay more?

Guest: Councillor Mzimkhulu Thebolla - Mayor Msunduzi Local Municipality 

Guest: Anthony Waldhausen - CEO of the Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics 

Guest: Ross Strachan - DA Caucus leader at the Msunduzi Municipality and sits on the Finance Committee

 

 

Ratepayers associations under the Msunduzi Municipality are objecting to a tariff hike for the 2026/27 financial year, sighting poor service delivery. The municipality is proposing a 9.26% electricity hike, 13% for water, 1.2% for rates, 3.70 for waste removal and 13% for sanitation. The Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics say that the municipality is in financial crisis. Why should residents pay more?
Guest: Councillor Mzimkhulu Thebolla - Mayor Msunduzi Local Municipality&nbsp;
Guest:&nbsp;Anthony Waldhausen - CEO of the Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics&nbsp;
Guest: Ross Strachan - DA Caucus leader at the Msunduzi Municipality and sits on the Finance Committee
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The National Briefing

Ratepayers associations under the Msunduzi Municipality are objecting to a tariff hike for the 2026/27 financial year, sighting poor service delivery. The municipality is proposing a 9.26% electricity hike, 13% for water, 1.2% for rates, 3.70 for waste removal and 13% for sanitation. The Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics say that the municipality is in financial crisis. Why should residents pay more?