City of Joburg says it won't cut services of those unable to pay during lockdown

Johannesburg - The City of Joburg will revise its budget to cater especially for Covid-19 repercussions before the end of the month as the number of ratepayers and residents paying their municipal bills continues to drop.

“The knock-on effect of the decline in revenue means that the city has to align budgeted programmes accordingly. This is to ensure that a more prudent approach to fiscal management of the current budget is adhered to, while finding innovative ways to continue meeting our service delivery and developmental agenda.

The city said it was reviewing its rates rebates and municipal service charges as part of the expanded social package programme to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on ratepayers.

TheStar_news Just a thought: As 'caring' govt methinks you're stating the obvious!! In any case the Covid19 regulations enjoin you to be more considerate to your rate payers!!!

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