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WATER RESTRICTION PLAN - ESIKHALENI |
Please note that the City of uMhlathuze is currently experiencing serious difficulties with the water supply. The water levels at the Esikhaleni Forest Reservoirs are recording very low to empty.
The causes to these low levels are due to the following concerns:
- The increasingly high demand of water being metered to the Esikhaleni Township and surrounding Rural Areas.
- High volume water leaks in the system that is undetected.
The solutions being undertaken from the Municipality to mitigate the low water levels supply are the following:
- Restricting the Reservoir outlets serving to the consumers during low demand periods for e.g.: Time 10h00pm – 03h00am in an attempt to build up reservoir supplies during these downtime periods
- Water investigations along all water bulk supply lines and Reticulation lines for water leaks. If leaks are detected then they are to be repaired immediately.
We sincerely hope that this information will help all to understand the difficulties the City of uMhlathuze is experiencing and that we trying to do all that we can to resolve these problems.
These procedures will be in place until further notice.
Mrs Z Pupuma
Head: Department Water & Sanitation
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NOTICE -PROOF OF RESIDENCE LETTERS |
Notice to all City of uMhlathuze Residents
Kindly be advised that as from 1 January 2012, proof of residence letters will no longer be issued at our municipal offices.
In future proof of residence will be issued by the councillor of the area of which you reside in, or alternatively the following means of proof of residence can be used:
- Utility bill
- Electricity bill
- Mail from the post office
We request that the community would kindly adhere to the new procedure
Isaziso somphakathi owakhele umasipala
Wasemhlathuze
Umphakathi owakhele umasipala wasemhlathuze uyaziswa ukuthi kusukela ngomhlaka 1 masingana 2012 (janawari) izincwadi zamakhansela (proof of residence) azisezukutholakala emahovisi kamasipala, kepha sezizotholakala emakhanseleni.
Umphakathi uyanxuswa ukuba uxhumane nekhansela asondelene nalo, noma usebenzise ezinye izindlela zokufakazisa ukuthi ungumhlali wakuleyondawo. I.e.
- Isitatimende sama rates
- Isitatimende sika gesi
- Incwadi yeposi(etc)
Sinxusa ukuba umphakathi ubekezelelane nomkhandlu kulesimo.
Kennisgewing aan inwoners van die umhlathuze Munisipaliteit
Neem asseblief kennis dat met ingang van 1 januarie 2012 die munisipaliteit geen briewe ten opsigte van bewys van adres sal uitreik nie.
Inwoners sal in die vervolg raadslede van hulle betrokke wyk moet nader vir ‘n bewys dat hulle ‘n inwoner van die munisipaliteit is, of alternatiewelik gebruik maak van hulle water en ligte rekening of ‘n bewys van ‘n posstuk vanaf die poskantoor.
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KNOW “MY WATER” |
Consumers can now find out about the drinking water quality in your area by clicking on the following link:
http://www.dwaf.gov.za/dir_ws/dwqr/default.asp?PageID=1&PageHeading=My%20Water
The above link allows you to read more about the excellent drinking water compliance in your area by simply following the steps below if you are using a cell phone:
- Click on link, then click on search wizard, select Province which is KwaZulu-Natal, then select Municipality ie uMhlathuze local Municipality and finally you select the suburb, which will give you a detailed compliance requirement for your perusal.
From a Personal Computer follow these steps:
- Click on link, on the water search page, find out the Drinking Water Quality in your area. Enter your town or suburb or street and click GO!
Enquiries: Neeran Maharaj-035-907 5898 |
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CITY'S WATER QUALITY
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Residents will now be able to check up on the status of the water quality being provided to consumers.
Up to date information on the City's water quality |
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PROPERTY RATES REBATE FOR THE 2011/2012 FINANCIAL YEAR |
Previously applications for Property Rates Rebates were only accepted annually from July to September. Rebates would then only reflect on the September accounts with the result that full rates had to be paid July to September where after the account was adjusted should the rebate be granted. Last year Council requested that applications for the Property Rates Rebates be submitted from March to the 31 May 2010. Ratepayers would then have the benefit of rebates reflecting on the July statement. Read more |
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CITY’S DRINKING WATER IS RATED AS TOPS! |
The quality of drinking water in the City of uMhlathuze is among the best in the country. This is according to the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) drinking water quality status report for the past 12 months, which shows that the City far exceeds the provincial and national percentages.The drinking water quality status takes into account drinking water quality; appropriate testing parameters, appropriate number of samples taken and frequency of monitoring Click here to read more |
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REGISTER OF PROPERTIES AS AT 31 JULY 2011-B List i.t.o. SECTION 23 OF THE MPRA |
(1)A municipality must draw up and maintain a register in respect of properties situated within that municipality, consisting of a Part A and a Part B.
(2)Part A of the register consists of the current valuation roll of the municipality, including any supple3)Part B of the register must specify which properties on the valuation roll or any supplementary valuation rolls are subject to-
(a)an exemption from the rate in terms of section 15;
(b)a rebate on or a reduction in the rate in terms of section 15;
(c)a phasing-in of the rate in terms of section 21; or
(d)an exclusion referred to in section 17 (1) (a), (e), (g), (h) and (i).
Click here to view B-List of Property Rates |
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ELECTRICITY INCLINING TARIFFS EFFECTIVE 1 JULY 2011
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As from 1 July 2011 the new residential electricity tariff structure known as Inclining Block Tariffs (IBTs) will be introduced to all uMhlathuze Municipal residential customers. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has set out time frames and guidelines for the introduction of IBTs. Most municipalities will be introducing IBTs this coming financial year. Click here to view full explanation |
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PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICITY TOKENS
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With the upgrade of Council’s electricity prepayment system, problems surfaced with the information displayed on the tokens, issued at all municipal offices and at 3rd party vendors. It must be re-iterated that the problem is only with the display of information on the tokens and not with the calculation of the tariffs / units sold.
Click here to view full explanation |
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MULTI YEAR BUDGET FOR
THE 2010/2011 FINANCIAL YEAR |
The summary of the Capital and Operating Budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2012 is hereby published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations and Section 75 of the Municipal Finance and Management Act (No. 56 of 2003) read together with the requirements of Section 21 (A) of the Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) as amended: SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES 2011/2012 FINANCIAL YEAR. Click here to read more |
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PREPAYMENT VENDING SYSTEM UPGRADED
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The City of uMhlathuze’s prepayment vending system has been upgraded to the latest available technology. The old system was known as the “Eclipse” whilst the upgraded system is called the “Eclipse Enterprise Edition” or “3E” as it has been dubbed. This upgrade now means that all prepayment purchases, whether it is done at one of the offices of municipality or at a 3rd party vendor will be transacted online from Cape Town. Click here to read more |
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DRAFT RATES POLICY |
Click here to view Draft Rates Policy |
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TABLED MTREF 2011/2012 |
Tabled 2011/2012 medium term revenue and expenditure framework (MTREF) |
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PROPERTY EVALUATIONS |
Click here to view property evaluation roll |
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REJECTED TOKENS |
Please take note that the uMhlathuze Municipality cannot be held responsible for expired tokens in respect of electricity purchases. Tokens expire after 3 months of purchasing, and if you purchase multiple tokens before making use of the tokens, please ensure that you use them in the same date order that you bought them. |
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AVAILABLE SERVICES: |
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24 HOUR AVAILABLE ELECTRICITY PREPAYMENT VENDORS |
Full details |
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CITY INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC COMPLAINTS SYSTEM |
Residents are now able to register street light complaints electronically by calling 035-9075566 or via email to streetlights@richemp.org.za. The number and email address records the complaints 24 hours a day. |
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