With the tough economic climate, heeding the call to boycott payments of rates may feel justified and even attractive, but the law is clear that non-payment for services is unlawful.
The municipality is required to fulfil its Constitutional mandate and relies on certain legislated income streams to deliver on its responsibilities. The implementation of the legislated income streams was approved as part of the budget after extensive consultation with all key stakeholders during April and May this year. This resulted in some of the tariff increases being reduced.
We acknowledge some of the frustrations about service delivery lapses that are experienced by communities, but not paying for rates is a bad idea. Not only is it unlawful, but
