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FILE. The City of Johannesburg has proposed water tariffs should increase by between 11 and 17 percent and electricity by 12.19 percent. Picture: Aki Anastasiou/EWN.

City of johannesburg rate hikes

Utility tariff hikes on the cards for Joburg

By Mia Lindeque

If the proposed hikes are approved, residents will pay for water & electricity at costs higher than inflation.

  • FILE: The document stating the new proposals for municipal rates paints a bleak picture, with consumers already struggling to pay their bills. Picture: Supplied.

    JHB consumers face steep municipal rate increases

    The council is proposing an electricity hike of 12,19 percent and water rates could increase by 11-17 percent.

    2652 days ago
  • FILE: There are reports the city is proposing that water goes up by between 11 and 17 percent and sewage costs by a whopping 15 percent. Picture: Freeimages.com.

    City of Joburg mum on increased tariffs

    The city was still receiving comments from the public, and couldn't speak about the increase in tariffs.

    2654 days ago
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