Tembisa residents receive 50% write-off of historic debts

EKURHULENI Mayor Tania Campbell told Tembisa residents on Friday that an aggressive debt rehabilitation programme will allow them to write off 50% of historic service debt.

The mayor was addressing residents under heavy police presence following deadly protests over exorbitant electricity prices.

Campbell promised residents that their grievances were being addressed.

She said the issue of tariffs would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

The services that qualify for the 50% debt relief are rates, service charges, interest and other costs.

The scheme is available to Tembisa residents until March 31, 2023.

The City has also promised to immediately rectify issues in the billing system.

“We want to assure you that the issue of incorrect billing is being resolved. We will also ensure that the bills of water, sanitation, rates and taxes are separated from the electricity bill,” said Campbell.

The City is also reviewing the indigent policy to ensure that all residents who qualify for a subsidy can be assisted.