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Lesedi Municipality Rates and Tariffs for 2023/24

Notice is hereby given to the rate payers and consumers in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 that Lesedi Local Municipality has by council resolution approved 2023/2024 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) for levying a rate on a property and service charges.

Final tariffs were approved by Council on 25 May 2023 – Council resolution number LC.CM-86/05/2023. It is important to note that electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA.

The council resolution is published in the municipal website – www.lesedilm.gov.za and at the municipality’s head and satellite offices and libraries.

Municipal Services                                         Percentage Increase2023/24
Property rates6.8%
Water 7.3%
Electricity 15.10%
Sewer/Sanitation 6.8%
Refuse Removal6.8%
Other Services 6.8% and 10% for rental

General factors that have been considered in determining the tariffs are as follows:

  • Affordability
  • Cost of bulk purchases of water and electricity
  • Distribution costs;
  • Distribution losses;
  • Depreciation expenses (capital replacement reserve);
  • Maintenance of infrastructure and fixed assets;
  • The cost of approved indigent relief; and
  • Overheads costs.

ASSESSMENT / PROPERTY RATES

Valuation Roll 2019-2024
2022/2023 – 0,013856285 2023/24 –0,014798513- in the rand for property rates
Zero rated 
PROPERTY RATES Tariff2022/23 Tariff 2023/24
Description  Ratio  4.8%6.8%
Residential properties1:10,0138562850.014798513
Business & commercial properties1:20,0277125140.029596965
Industrial properties1:20,0277125140.029596965
Agricultural properties 1: 0.250,0034640400.003699595
Public Service Purposes1:20,0277125140.029596965
Municipal propertiesNot rateable00
Public service infrastructureNot rateable00
Communal landNot rateable00
State trust landNot rateable00
Protected areasNot rateable00
National monumentsNot rateable00
Properties owned by public benefit organizations 1: 0.250,0034640400.003699595
Exclusive use areas1:10,0138562850.014798513
Servitudes1:10,0138562850.014798513
Township title propertiesNot rateable0 
Multiple use propertiesAccording to useAccording to useAccording to use
Vacant land (business, industrial and commercial)1:30,0415689830.044395674
Vacant land (residential)1:20,0138562850.029596965
PROPERTY RATES REBATES  
 Municipal value% Rebates
Residential and sectional title properties  
All Residential and sectional title properties, is rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated:First R15000Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act].
 R15 001 to R100 000100%
Residential vacant land  
All residential vacant land as defined in the Rates Policy be rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated:First R15000Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act].
 R15001 to R40 000100%
   
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)  
All Public benefit Organisation (PBO) properties as defined in the Rates Policy qualify for a 20% rebate. (This rebate is only applicable to rates payable.) 20%
   
Special rebates  
Special rebates to registered owners of residential properties who are senior citizens, disabled and/or medically unfit persons qualifying according to gross monthly household income of all persons normally residing on that property:  
Gross monthly household income2022/23                      2023/24  
0-5361                       0-5726100%100%
5362-7656                 5727-817780%80%
7657-8422                 8178 – 899560%60%
8423-9189                 8996 – 981440%40%
9190-11095               9815 – 1198320%20%
   
The municipality will grant 10% rebate on a property value of R100 000 000 (hundred million) and above.R100 000 00010%
  1. In terms of section 15 (1) (b) of the MPRA, the Council GRANTS deduction on the market value and rebates on the rates levied for 2022/2023 in respect of a residential properties.
  2. In terms of section 17 (h) of the MPRA, read with Council’s Property Rates Policy, the impermissible value of the market value of a residential
  3. properties be applied on the first R15 000 of the market value of rateable property contained in the valuation roll or supplementary valuation roll of the municipality and the impermissible value of the R15 001 to R100 000 of the market value for all residential and sectional title properties (domestic).
  4. Senior citizens, disabled persons and or /medically unfit persons, who are registered owners of the residential properties will receive special rebates as stipulated in the table above.
  5. The special rebate is only granted upon application and therefore all pensioners / senior citizens, disabled persons and or / medically unfit persons are reminded to submit their rebate application forms to Lesedi municipal offices – Assessment rates section. Please note that the special rebate is only applicable for 12 months, therefore pensioners who applied for the rebate for 2022/2023 financial year must re-apply for the new financial year (2023/2024). Please bring your certified ID copy and proof of income.

REFUSE (excl VAT)

Tariff codeDescription of tariffTariffs 2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariffs 2023/2024 (6.8%)
RF C2 C2Domestic148158
RF C2 C4Business / Industrial / Hospital277296
RF C2 C3Flats138148
RF C2 C8Departmental112119
RF C2 C0Builders / Contractors145155
RF C3 RPInformal Sector4346
RF C2 MWMass Disposal at Transfer Station – per ton393420
RF C2 MH Mass Containers week days 537574
 Mass Containers weekends 770822
 Mass Disposal at Platkop per ton454485
 RF C2 C9Kloof mass disposal38284089

SEWER (Excl VAT)

  Tariff codeDescription of tariffTariffs 2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariffs 2023/2024 (6.8%)
BS R1 R1 / RB/R0Domestic: Basic5862
SE R2 R2Domestic: 1 Sewer point5862
                 2 or more sewer points134143
SE R2 R3Flats and second unit on Domestic stand5862
BS R1 R1Hospital Basic5862
SE R2 R6Hospital per sewer point145155
BS R1 R1 / RB / R0 All the basics5862
BS R1 R1Business / Industrial / Schools per point162173
SE R2 R4Departmental135144
SE R2 R7Builders / Contractors96102
BS R3 SP Informal sector4043
BS R1 R8 new Kloof sewerage basic72107701

WATER (Excl VAT)

Tariff codeDescription of tariffTariffs 2022/2023 (8.8%)Tariffs 2023/2024 (7.3%)
BW W1 W9Domestic:    basic (with improvements)3942
WA W2 W2Approved indigents  
                0 – 6 klFREEFREE
                6.1 – 10 kl2223
               10.1 – 30 kl2830
               30.1 – 50 kl3538
               50.1 – 70 kl5357
                70 kl >5862
WA W2 W4Other domestic usage  
                    0 – 10 kl2223
                    10.1 – 30 kl2830
                    30.1 – 50 kl3538
                    50.1 – 70 kl5357
                    70 kl >5862
 Informal sector2628
WA W2 W5Flats3033
WA W2 W8Hospitals3033
WA W2 OU All other users per kl 3033
WA W2 W6Business & Industrial per kl3335
WA W2 WSSchool, Churches, Sports clubs, Museum 3033
BW W1 W3Basic levy for more than one consumer on any piece of land49 52
BW W1 W9Basic domestic stands  3942
BW W1 W8Basic vacant domestic stands244262
BW W1 W4Basic Business Stands9198
BW W1 W2Basic Industrial Stands234251
BW W1 W3Temporary Connections Basic159171
 Water leak tariffWater tariff less 15% of the rate tariffWater tariff less 15% of the rate tariff
 Drought tariff – Residential10% punitive tariff will apply to all domestic users who consume more than 25Kl 10% punitive tariff will apply to all domestic users who consume more than 25Kl
 Drought tariff – Business / Commercial10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.

ELECTRICITY (excl VAT)

Tariff codeDescription of tariffTariffs 2022/2023 7.47% (Approved by NERSA)Tariffs 2023/2024 15.1% (Pending NERSA approval)
 Domestic:      
BE E1 E3 E1/E5                Basic charge with /without improvements310.34 357.20 
EL E3 EZDomestic: APPROVED INDIGENTS  
 0 – 50 kWhFreeFree
 51 kWh– 350 kWh1,74102.00
 351 kWh – 600 kWh2,43962.81
 600 kWh >2,88023.32
EL E3 EADomestic: NON- INDIGENTS  
 0 – 50 KwH1,35411.56
 51 – 350 Kwh1,74102.00
 351 – 600 kwh2,43962.81
 600 kWh >2,88023.32
 Bulk Residential reseller ( All season voltage >400v)   
 basic charge ( rand)455.38524.15
 energy charge (c/kWh)2,40732.77
 Bulk Residential reseller (All season voltage 230/400v)   
 basic charge (rand) 5692.376551.92
 energy charge (c/kWh) 2,35362.71
 Low Commercial tariff – customers below 100kVa/150A       Connection size – voltage 230/400VLow demand (Summer)  
 basic charge  (rand) ( below 100kVA)1146.471319.59
 energy charge (c/kWh)2,23542.57
  High demand (Winter) ( 2022 07 01- 2022 08 31 ) (2023 06 01 – 2023 06 30)   
 basic charge  (rand) ( below 100kVA)1146.471319.59
 energy charge (c/kWh)2,78353.20
 Medium Commercial tariff – customers above 100kVA/150A connection size  230/400V Low demand (Summer)  
 basic charge  (rand) ( above 100kVA)2817.343242.76
 energy charge (c/kWh)1,67651.93
 demand charge ( R/kVA)235.3593270.90
 High demand (Winter) ( 2022 07 01- 2022 08 31 ) (2023 06 01 – 2023 06 30)   
 basic charge  (rand) ( above 100kVA)2817.343242.76
 energy charge (c/kWh)2,69753.10
 demand charge ( R/kVA)278.3473320.38
 Medium Commercial tariff – Customers above 100kVA /150A connection size up to 1MVA Voltage > 230/400V & =11KVLow demand (summer)  
 basic charge  (rand)4000.614604.71
 energy charge (c/kWh)1,61211.86
 demand charge ( R/kVA)226.22260.38
 High demand (winter)  
 basic charge  (rand)4000.614604.71
 energy charge (c/kWh)2,69753.10
 demand charge ( R/kVA)259.80299.03
 High Commercial tariff – Customers at medium voltage (>230/400V & < = 11KV) with minimum 1MVA connection   
 basic charge3807.064381.92
 demand charge ( R/kVA)152.05175.01
 Low demand (Summer)  
 peak ( c/kWh)2,16012.49
 standard (c/kWh)1,41861.63
 off peak (ckWh)1,11771.29
 High demand (Winter) ( 2022 07 01- 2022 08 31 ) (2023 06 01 – 2023 06 30)   
 peak ( c/kWh)5.37966.19
 standard (c/kWh)1,89152.18
 off peak (c/kWh)1,14991.32

REPLACEMENT FEES (excl VAT)

Description of tariffTariff 2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariff 2023/2024 (6.8%)
REPLACEMENT OF CIRCUIT BREAKER860919
REPLACEMENT OF SINGLE PHASE
CONVENTIONAL METER
26842867
REPLACEMENT OF 3-PHASE
 CONVENTIONAL METER
46464962
REPLACEMENT OF PRE-PAID METER27482934
REPLACEMENT OF CABLE30883298
REPLACEMENT OF WATER METER10871161
PENALTY FEE ON METER TAMPERING AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION INCL VAT)Formula – cost of estimated electricity over a period X 200% Formula – cost of estimated electricity over a period X 200% 

DEPOSIT OF WATER & LIGHTS (Incl VAT)

Description of tariffTariff 2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariff 2023/2024 (6.8%)
)Residential (single phase connection up to 80 A)40584334
Suikerbos-oord vir bejaardes (pension)9731040
Residential resellers 2 X consumption(above 3 X 150A)Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s EngineerPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer
All use (residential, commercial or other) above 80 A 3 phasePrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s EngineerPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer
Small Business (shops) 2 times consumptionPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s EngineerPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer
Residential : Water deposit (New) (no previous connections)19482081
Residential : Elect deposits (New) (no previous connections) (single phase up to 80 A)48705201
Industrial business 2 times consumptionPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s EngineerPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer
Small holdings & Farms81168667
Water domestic user only19482081
Shopping malls 2 times consumptionPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s EngineerPrice determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION FEES (Excl VAT)

Description of tariffTariff 2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariff 2023/2024 (6.8%)
Reconnection fees:  
Water reconnection fee (VAT excl)811867
Electricity reconnection fee (VAT excl)811867
Connection fees for service:  
Water connection fee for services (VAT excl)811867
Electricity connection fee for services (VAT excl)811867
Conventional meter (New):    
Average single phase connection costPrice determined by Electrical DepartmentPrice determined by Electrical Department
Pre-paid meter (VAT incl) (New):    
Average single phase pre-paid connection costPrice determined by Electrical DepartmentPrice determined by Electrical Department
Change from conventional meter to pre-paid meter:    
Change from single phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter20562196
Change from three phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter22842440
Pre-paid card connection fee (VAT incl) (All)198212
Water meter installation / connection fee (VAT excl) (New)  
15mm dia water connection31303342
20mm dia water connection34903727
25mm dia water connection43344629
40mm dia water connection76868209
50mm dia water connection3228834484
80mm dia water connection4432947343
Move meter633676
Temporary meter installation55765955
   
Roards and storm water (excl VAT)  
Lowering of kerbs and alterations – culvert entrance21442290
Lowering of kerbs and alterations – Meter new entrance903965
Lowering of kerbs and alterations – meter additional entrance903965
  Finance Miscellaneous tariffs (VAT incl)  
Description of tariffTariff2022/2023 (4.8%)Tariff 2023/2024 (6.8%)
Clearance certificate (per property)406434
Issuing of duplicate clearance certificate 121129
Administration fee for dishonoured payments, RD cheques and electronic payments reversed (per item)811867
Tender fees – R200 000 to  R500 000381407
Tender fees – R500 000 to R2million888949
Tender fees  above R2million19032033
Valuation certificate or property related information (per property)6165
Issuing of duplicate receipt (per receipt)6165
Deeds search (per property)100107
Warning Notices (if applicable) (excluding water and electricity notices) (per notice)6165
Warning Notices for non -payment158169
Duplicate statement for more 3 months (per page)56
  
ELECTRICITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES (excl VAT)Tariff
2022/2023 (4.8%
)
Tariff 2023/2024 (6.8%)
1. For blocking / unblocking a customer to purchase prepayment electricity units due to non-payment of the account (payable once only to effect both blocking and unblocking):4649
2. For discontinuing and restoring a supply at the request of a customer:  
2.1 For disconnecting a supply at the customer’s request231247
2.2 For reconnecting a supply at the customer’s request231247
3. For removing and re-instating a customer connection that has been removed due to tampering by the customer:  
3.1 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport + 10% with a minimum charge of30613269
4. For reading a meter:  
4.1 On request of a customer231247
4.2 After office hours on a regular basis as arranged by a customer:231247
4.3 Access to AMR readings p/m216230
5. For repeatedly attending to a customer complaint where the reason for the complaint is not the fault of the supply authority, per visit:300320
6. For testing the accuracy of a meter on request of a customer680727
7. For the lease of a transformer, per month, per kVA of transformer capacity2527
8. For providing a service connectionEstimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%
9. For modifying a service connection on request of a customerEstimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%
10. For the provision of material or equipment or the execution of work on behalf of a customer or on request of a customerEstimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%
11. For exempting a customer’s water heating apparatus from control by the supply authority, per month207221
12.1 Excavations within public areas leading to damage to electricity cables, including attempts of theftEstimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%    Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%  
12.2Cost for damaging any 6.6\11 kV cable R20 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT2889330857
12.2Cost for damaging any 22 kV cable R30 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT4333946286
13. Operational cost per street light supplied from the Lesedi grid, per month. 0
13.1.  125 Watt or lower wattage lamp208222
13.2.  250 Watt lamp366391
13.3  400 Watt lamp563601
14. Charge for providing a clearance certificate when a meter reading cannot be obtained.20032140
15. Connecting illegally to the electricity grid without a supply agreement27832972
16. Painting, defacing, pasting posters, tampering or interfering with any service connection or service protection device or supply or any other equipment of the Council27832972
17. Wilfully hindering, obstructing, interfering with or refusing admittance to any duly authorized official of the Council in the performance of his duty under these by-laws or of any duty connected therewith or relating thereto, per incident:27832972
18. Replacement card for prepayment meter identification5053
19. Replacement keypad (CIU) for all types of Pre-Paid meters – damaged or lost443473

Other tariffs

Waste Management fees and LED Fees (Excl VAT)

LED fees: (excl VAT)2022/2023 (4.8%)2023/2024 (6.8%)
Farm support service:  
Tractor per hour388                              414
Boom sprayer (600l/ha) (excluding tractor) per day524                              560
Boom sprayer (1000l/ha) (excluding tractor) per day587                              627
Raw cultivator (4 row)593                              634
Furrow beam plough (4 row)588                              628
Disc harrow (width 3m)735                              785
Planter1 128                           1,205
Fertilizer spreader645                              688
Drop side traler (6 ton)572                              611
Slasher 2m (4 tables)604                              645
Canteen rental1 836                           1,960
Chicken structures-Jamson Park Commonage (per structure)835                              891
Mill and Silo – Jamson Park Commonage1 669                           1,783
Heidelberg CBD stalls (1)442                              473
Heidelberg CBD stalls (2)353                              377
Heideberg taxi rank stalls (1)353                              377
Heideberg taxi rank stalls (2)441471
Ratanda CBD Stalls (1)227                              242
Ratanda CBD Stalls (2)251                              268
Heidelberg Extension 23 Mini hub2 338                           2,497
Bophani izidwaba agricultural co-operative2 274                           2,428
BMohale2 510                           2,681
Hlwanyela agricultural co-operative3 148                           3,363
Legal notices, power of attorney,371                              397
Informal traders254                              271

CEMETERIES

Heidelberg, Devon, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish Cemeteries

Reservation of purchase of a grave  
1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of LesediTariff 2022/234.8% Tariff 2023/24 6.8%
Adult per graveR 1338.00R1,429.00
Child per grave            R 788.00R842.00
1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR 3501.00R3739.00
Child per graveR 2885.00R3,133.00
2. Opening and funeral charges  
2.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR1338.00R1,429.00
Child per graveR 788.00R842.00
2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR 3441.00R3,675.00
Child per graveR 2885.00R3,133.00
2.3 Second funeral in an extra deep grave  
ResidentR 1127.00R1204.00
Non-residentR 2,539.00R2,712.00
3. Other services  
3.1 Transfer of a reserved graveR 271.00R289.00
3.2 Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation)R 3205.00R3,423.00
3.3 Re-internment charge per graveR 1412.00R1,508.00
3.4  Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a graveR 395.00R422.00
3.5 Widening or deepening of a graveR 395.00R422.00
3.6 Internment of ashes in a new grave  
3.6.1 Resident  
Adult graveR 2080.00R2,221.00
Child graveR 1155.00R1,234.00
3.6.2 Non-resident  
Adult graveR 4612.00R4,926.00
Child graveR 3462.00R3,697.00
3.7 The internment of ashes in an existing grave  
3.7.1 ResidentR 395.00R422.00
3.7.2 Non-residentR 952.00R1,017.00

4. Additional charge
  
4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public HolidayR 2936.00R3,133.00
Adult per graveR 2181.00R2,329.00
Child per graveR 1341.00R1,432.00
4.2 Late booking feeR 434.00R464.00

Ekuthuleni, Ekuphumuleni Sub-regional Cemeteries and Kwa Zenzele/Vischkuil Cemetery

   1. Reservation or Purchase of a grave
1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of LesediTariff 2022/23 (4.8%)Tariff 2023/24 (6.8%)
Adult per graveR 936.00R1,003.00
Child per graveR 652.00R696.00
1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR 2885.00R3,081.00
Child per graveR 2160.00R2,307.00
2. Opening and funeral charges  
2.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR 936.00R1,003.00
Child per graveR 652.00R696.00
2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi  
Adult per graveR 2885.00R3,081.00
Child per graveR 2160.00R2,307.00
2.3 Second burial in an extra deep grave  
ResidentR 717.00R766.00
Non-residentR 1761.00R1,881.00
3. Other services (including closed cemeteries)  
3.1. Transfer of a reserved graveR 255.00R272.00
3.2. Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation)R 2565.00R2,739.00
3.3 Re-internment charge per graveR 1412.00R1,508.00
3.4 Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a graveR 395.00R422.00
3.5 Widening or deepening of a graveR 395.00R422.00
3.6 Interment of Ashes in a new grave  
3.6.1 Resident  
Adult GraveR 1962.00R2,095.00
Child GraveR 1088.00R1,162.00
3.6.2. Non Resident  
Adult GraveR 4349.00R4,645.00
Child GraveR 4349.00R4,645.00
3.7. The interment of ashes in an existing grave  
3.7.1 ResidentR 372.00R397.00
3.7.2 Non-residentR 898.00R959.00
4. Additional charge  
4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public Holiday  
Adult per graveR 1006.000
Child per graveR 1073.00R1,146.00
4.2 Late booking feeR 434.00R464.00

Rental stock fees and community services tariffs (swimming pools, library fees, sports fees, hall fees, cleaning of vacant stands, traffic related services, fire & rescue fees, sport facilities fees, lost and damaged items, media related tariffs, auxiliary services etc.), council resolution and budget related policies are available at the municipal offices – Heidelberg office, satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours and also available on municipality’s website.

For more information regarding the 2023/24 rates and tariffs for municipal services, kindly contact the following officials:

Godfrey van Biljoen – (016) 492-0060 (godfreyv@lesedi.gov.za) or Kenny Olifant – (016) 492-1562 (kennetho@lesedi.gov.za) or Sindiswa Boyi (sindiz@lesedi.gov.za)  – (016) 492 – 0048/18

S’BUSISO DLAMINI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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