Ekurhuleni Writes Off $240M in Unpaid Bills
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The City of Ekurhuleni has written off R2.24 billion in unpaid rates and service bills from struggling residents, primarily low-income households that exceeded their free basics. After exhausting collection methods, they followed their debt policy and national rules. This move eases the burden on poor families, cleans up the debtor list, and prompts a review of the aid program due to heavy overuse by some. The city is also monitoring if these households start paying up better, especially after recent protests.
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