Defaulting on municipal debt could lead to attachment of properties - KZN Cogta
DURBAN - The KwaZulu-Natal government's efforts to claw back R20.1 billion in debt owed to its municipalities could lead to defaulters having their properties attached, the province's MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs said on Thursday.
Sipho Hlomuka made the announcement at the launch of the "Masakhane, Let’s Rise and Build Campaign" in the Ugu district on the province's South Coast. He said defaulters could have their properties attached under the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act and in accordance with municipal bylaws.
Hlomuka said other interventions included a period of grace for defaulting residents, or those who had illegal water and electricity connections. Municipalities could also look at incentivising those who paid for municipal services. “Currently the province’s municipalities are owed R20.1-billion in total by various consumers. Out of this total, domestic consumers account for R14-billion, which is 70% of the total debt. It is for this reason that we have unveiled this programme whereby we will be embarking on an awareness drive calling on consumers who owe their municipalities to come forward and make the necessary arrangements to pay-up,” said Hlomuka.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Shocked' KZN MEC slams Old Mutual following body bag incident | IOL NewsKZN's social development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza has expressed 'disgust' after an insurance company allegedly refused to pay ...
Read more »
Gun goes off in court: Ipid investigates KZN prosecutor's 'freak death'The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) will probe the death of senior state advocate, Addelaid Ann Ferreira Watt.
Read more »
Alleged KZN cop killer appears in Richards Bay courtA 21-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man accused of shooting and killing a police officer, made a brief appearance in the Richards Bay magistrate's court on Monday.
Read more »
Alleged KZN cop killer appears in Richards Bay courtA 21-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man accused of shooting and killing a police officer, made a brief appearance in the Richards Bay magistrate's court on Monday.
Read more »
Gun goes off in court: Ipid investigates KZN prosecutor's 'freak death'The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) will probe the death of senior state advocate, Addelaid Ann Ferreira Watt.
Read more »
KZN girl, 13, arrested after gran found bludgeoned to death'The 13-year-old girl who was found at the scene was questioned and she alleged that while she was hanging up her clothes she heard her grandmother screaming for help,' said Mbele.
Read more »