City defends steep proposed property rates hike in Cape Town

City defends steep proposed property rates hike in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town on Thursday moved to assure irate ratepayers - fuming over steep new proposed property rates and infrastructure charges - their money would be spent on much needed services for all residents.

City accused of using same tactics as Trump to hike Cape Town tariffs

The GOOD party has accused Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis of using the same formulas used by US president Donald Trump when it comes to calculating tariff increases in the metro.   Several political parties have vented their outrage and disagreement at what they call the City of Cape Town’s exorbitant rates, water, and electricity hikes. The GOOD party’s Axolile Notywala was speaking during this week’s city council meeting.   “Some of us […]

Cape Town Property Owners Are Flipping Out Over Proposed Property Rates Hike – 2oceansvibe News

Property owners have until 2 May to submit their feedback on the City’s draft budget for 2025/26.