Residents and ratepayers of Ndlambe Municipality need to be aware of the substantial tariff and electricity fee increases being implemented. These increases threaten to place an unprecedented financial burden on our community, particularly affecting those already struggling to make ends meet. The planned increases risk pushing these costs beyond what many can reasonably afford.
Impact on Our Community
The proposed increases will affect:
• Basic service delivery costs
• Electricity tariffs
Call to Action
PARRA on behalf of its members has:
1. Demanded transparency from the municipality regarding the justification for these increases
2. Requested detailed breakdowns of how additional revenue will be utilized
3. Insisted on public consultations before implementation
4. Advocated for more gradual increases that consider the community’s financial capabilities
5. NB: Arranged a meeting to explain how the proposed new tariffs affect your pocket (Date and venue to follow)
What You Can Do
Residents are encouraged to:
• Attend ratepayer’s meetings
• Submit written objections to the municipality at Municipal Manager rdumezweni@ndlambe.gov.za
• Join PARRA, your local community organization in opposing unreasonable increases
• Contact your ward councillor to voice your concerns
• Organize within your neighbourhood to collectively address these challenges
The municipality must recognize that while infrastructure and service delivery improvements are necessary, they cannot come at the cost of making basic services unaffordable for the community they serve. We call upon municipal leadership to reconsider these increases and engage in meaningful dialogue with residents about sustainable alternatives. The time for action is now, before these increases are implemented and their effects become irreversible. Our community’s economic well-being depends on maintaining affordable access to essential services.
