City of Joburg docks R7 million from councillor and worker salaries due to unpaid bills

A total receipt of R13.2 million has been collected from the City of Johannesburg councillors and permanent employees who were behind on their municipal bills.

Out of a total of 13,323 employees who owe the city, about 140 are councillors and 13,183 are staff members. Maphologela added that many of the owing staff have since entered payment arrangements with the City.

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