MPs turn down proposed water tariff hikes
Two portfolio committees said that due to the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, the water department and local government association needed to reconsider proposals to increase tariffs.
CAPE TOWN - Parliamentarians have given proposed water tariff increases the thumbs down.
Two portfolio committees said that due to the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, the water department and local government association needed to reconsider proposals to increase tariffs.
MPs want a downward adjustment in the proposed tariffs to be considered.
They added that they were aware of the impact this would have on municipal budgets but adding a further increase in prices would cause far-reaching damage to households and municipalities.
