Various ratepayer associations and political parties have welcomed the eThekwini Municipality’s decision to provide financial relief to residents by approving its special debt relief programme. The decision was taken during a special council meeting held on Wednesday, 14 May.
Ward 35 councillor, Bradley Singh, said that consumers are in arrears due to the city’s failure to conduct monthly water meter readings and detect underground leaks. He said the city is dealing with the issue as the debt as of January, is in excess of R14.7 billion. “Durban purchases water from uMngeni-uThukela Water at a cost of over R144 million per month, yet officials have done little to curb this massive waste. This…
