City of johannesburg rate hikes
Utility tariff hikes on the cards for Joburg
If the proposed hikes are approved, residents will pay for water & electricity at costs higher than inflation.
The council is proposing an electricity hike of 12,19 percent and water rates could increase by 11-17 percent.
The city was still receiving comments from the public, and couldn't speak about the increase in tariffs.
CoJ says most of its budget will be for new housing developments and infrastructure.