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• eThekwini Ratepayers Reject Proposed 2026/27 Budget Amid Outcry Over Double Digit Water and Power Hikes

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement has formally dismissed the municipality’s draft budget, citing a lack of transparency and non-compliance with fiscal legislation. Mayor Cy...

• ActionSA and Opposition Parties Demand Genuine Public Engagement Over eThekwini’s R74.7 Billion Budget and Above-Inflation Tariff Hikes

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled a R74.7 billion draft budget for the 2026/27 financial year, featuring significant tariff increases for basic services. Opposition parties,...