City's tariffs increase is an unfair burden

CAPE Town residents are running out of patience. The latest increase in water and sewage tariffs, some as high as 30%, feels like a slap in the face to those already trying to stay afloat in a difficult economy. It's not just the amount that hurts, but the sense that the system is unfair.

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By linking sewage and water charges to property values rather than actual use, the City risks punishing residents for where they live rather than what they consume. For many middle-class and working-class households, this change translates into hundreds of rand