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The City of Johannesburg urges qualifying residents and municipal account holders to apply for Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 before the deadline on 31 October 2026. With fewer than three weeks remaining, customers are encouraged to submit their applications without delay to avoid the anticipated last-minute rush at customer service centres and online.
Launched on 1 November 2025 following Council approval, the programme aims to help qualifying customers manage historical municipal debt, rehabilitate their accounts and promote responsible payment behaviour.
By the end of July 2026, the City had received 18,043 applications, representing approximately R2.052 billion in outstanding municipal debt.
The Communications and…