City of Joburg offers 10% discount on municipal bills to cash-strapped households

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The City of Johannesburg has offered a 10% discount on municipal bills to residents that are struggling financially.

The current economy has made it hard for a lot of people to keep up with their utility bills. On Monday, the City of Johannesburg announced a discount on the minimum amount needed to be paid by households that have municipal debt.

“A resident who owes the City R100 000 for municipal services will now instead pay only R10 000 deposit and make payment arrangement without any questions asked,” Maphologela said.“The City is mindful of enormous financial pressures many households are facing.

 

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