ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COUNCIL DECISIONS
IN PRINCIPLE APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT 2024/2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Council noted the draft 2024/2025 Annual Report and approved the commencement of the public participation process to allow various stakeholders to provide input prior to final approval.
The draft Annual Report has been prepared to present the performance of the Municipality against its predetermined strategic and operational plans, including budget performance during the implementation stage.
AMENDMENTS OF A CONTRACT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MEDIUM AND LOW VOLTAGE SUBSTATIONS
To ensure uninterrupted power supply in the City and faster response times in the event of unplanned power outages, the City Council noted the intention to amend the contract for the repairs and maintenance medium voltage and low voltage substations, as well as medium and low voltage overheard and underground mains for MV/LV operations.
The City will amend Contract E-9691A, on a month-to-month basis, effective from 1 March 2026, for a period of 12 months, or until the appointment of a new service provider, whichever occurs first.
This interim measure will remain in place, while the Municipality finalises the procurement process for a long-term contract.
APPROVAL FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SAVINGS TO FUND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUTURE DAMAGED BY STORM
As part of the City’s commitment to protect public health, the environment, and to restore essential services impacted by the floods,
Council granted authority for the transfer of funds in the amount of R69 000 000.00 (Sixty-Nine Million Rand) to fund the Wastewater Infrastructure damaged by the storm and associated works.
The budget was identified in the savings from Water and Sanitation 2025/2026 financial year.
The approved transfer of funds will be used to undertake infrastructure repairs for projects that include Umhlathuzana Trunk Sewer, Northern Wastewater Treatment Works, Padfield Road Sewer Repairs, and Homeford Road Sewer Repairs.
According to the report, service providers are unable to commence with implementation until budget is made available.
These projects are planned for completion within the 2025/2026 financial year.
The restoration of infrastructure is critical to improve system resilience and prevent further overflows into the environment.
FOLLOW UP REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIFTH GENERAL VALUATION (GV2026)
Council noted the significant progress that the City has made in preparation for its Fifth General Valuation Roll (GV2026), in line with legislative requirements.
The Property Valuation and Management Directorate has successfully compiled the draft 2026 Valuation Roll, which is scheduled for submission to the City Manager on 30 January 2026.
The valuation roll has been prepared using internal municipal valuation resources, including data verification, market analysis, application of valuation methodologies, in line with the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA).
The Municipality will publish a notice in the provincial gazette on 12 February 2026, at which point property owners and stakeholders will be afforded an opportunity to review the valuation roll.
The closing date for objections has been set for 31 March 2026. Further details will be shared on communication platforms.
ENDS
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