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Johannesburg residents faced higher tariffs as new municipal increases took effect

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Johannesburg residents began paying more for basic services after the City's above-inflation tariff increases came into effect on 1 July. Water, sanitation, refuse removal and property rates all increased, while prepaid electricity users were also hit with a higher fixed monthly charge. ActionSA criticised the hikes, arguing they placed even greater pressure on households already struggling with the rising cost of living, without any guarantee of improved service delivery. Phemelo spoke to ActionSA's Johannesburg MMC candidate for Finance, Mpumi Edward, about the impact on residents and the City's justification for the increases.
1 Jul English South Africa Business

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