A special debt relief programme, designed to assist households and businesses struggling with old debt, was discussed at an eThekwini Municipality finance committee meeting on Wednesday.
The extension of the special debt relief programme, which aims to assist domestic and business customers with a 50% debt write-off on their arrears, still requires approval from the eThekwini council, meeting next Thursday.
According to the committee report, by the end of the 2024/25 financial year, the council had made a provision of R27 billion for doubtful debts on consumer accounts. As of September 30, 2025, the debtors over 91 days were R30 billion.
The programme is expected to write off arrears debt as of January 31, 2025, on condition…