A 65-YEAR-OLD pensioner from Phoenix described a municipal debt write-off of R165 000 as “life-changing” after sustained intervention by IFP councillor Jonathan Annipen brought an end to years of financial and emotional distress.
Krishna Moodley, who lives with his wife, had been struggling under the weight of a long-standing municipal “Unity Account” debt, while managing chronic health conditions on a pensioner’s income.
The escalating bill had become a source of constant anxiety for the couple, raising fears of service interruptions and possible legal action.
“This debt was hanging over us every single day. It affected our health, our sleep, and our peace of mind. We are pensioners with medical issues, and the stress made…