The City of Tshwane has marked a significant milestone by collecting R40.5 billion in cash revenue during the 2024/25 financial year, achieving an impressive 98% of its R41.3 billion target.
Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, Eugene Modise, celebrated this accomplishment as a clear demonstration of the city’s dedication to financial sustainability, responsible governance, and enhanced service delivery.
June 2025 emerged as a standout month for Tshwane, with revenue collections exceeding expectations by 106%.
During this period, the city collected R3.671 billion, surpassing the targeted R3.465 billion by an impressive R205 million.
This surplus reduced the annual shortfall from R989 million to R784 million, significantly bolstering the city’s financial outlook.
Modise attributed part of this success to the implementation of an incentive scheme and amnesty program, initiated in February 2025 and running from March to May 2025.
This program aimed to support residents in settling their municipal accounts and regularizing tampered or inactive services.
Notably, it attracted participation from 20,075 customers seeking to normalize tampered meters, facilitated a R2.417 billion debt write-off benefiting 85,361 customers, cleared 31,540 inactive accounts totaling R1.835 billion, and secured settlement agreements with 1,076 customers holding R154 million in debt.
Expressing gratitude to paying customers and stakeholders, Modise emphasized their vital role in achieving these outcomes, enabling the City to deliver reliable, high-quality services throughout all regions of Tshwane.
He also commended the dedicated efforts of city employees across departments such as revenue, customer care, infrastructure, and waste management, whose unwavering commitment contributed significantly to the success of these initiatives.
Encouraging residents facing financial difficulties, Modise invited them to explore available assistance and payment options at City facilities.
He urged residents to utilize customer care touch points or the e-Tshwane platform for any account queries, ensuring efficient and accessible service.
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