Polokwane tariff increases effective July 1 – Here's what you'll pay
POLOKWANE – Residents and businesses in Polokwane are reminded that the 2025/26 municipal tariff adjustments will take effect from July 1, with increases implemented across water, electricity, rates, and other essential services.
According to the municipality, the adjustments align with national regulatory frameworks and cost increases from bulk suppliers, namely Eskom for electricity and Lepelle Northern Water for water.
The approved increases are as follows:
Water: Block tariff increase of 10.2% to 11.2% , depending on usage.
Electricity: 11.32% increase, as guided by NERSA.
Refuse removal, sewer, and other municipal services: 6% increase.
Rates and taxes: 3% increase for residential, agricultural, public benefit, and public infrastructure properties 6% increase for business, industrial, mining, and non-permitted land uses
The Polokwane Mayor, John Mpe, said the municipality will continue to exercise financial responsibility by not exceeding increases imposed by bulk suppliers.
To support vulnerable residents, the municipality will continue its indigent support programme, which includes:
6 kl of free water
100 kWh of free electricity
100% subsidy on sewer and refuse services
Full property rate rebate
Municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala said applications for indigent support are open at the Civic Centre and all cluster offices.
'To qualify, applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 or older, earning a combined household income below R5 740 per month,' he said.
Required documents include:
Copy of ID
Proof of income
Bank statement (if applicable)
Marriage or death certificate (if applicable)
For more information, contact the municipal Customer Care Centre on 015 290 2000 or visit www.polokwane.gov.za.
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