The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has opened its 2026 Debt Relief Programme, providing qualifying account holders with an opportunity to settle outstanding municipal debt over a period of up to 36 months.
The programme opened on 1 September 2026 and applies to municipal accounts with arrears of more than 30 days as of 30 June 2026. Applications will close on 31 December 2026.
In a statement, the municipality noted that it has also decided to accommodate customers who currently have, or previously had, debt relief payment arrangements, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
“Qualifying customers may arrange to pay qualifying municipal debt over a period of 36 months. Customers who already have an active payment arrangement,…