Object to the Draft 2025-26 budget for Cape Town

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#201

Over the last 8 years, we have worked with the City to manage water, and yet new levies are added. We have added generation, at cost and the City added laws to exploit us. And yet we are asked to keep on voting for the DA to control the City. This level of increase is unacceptable - to link the fixed cost component to property valuations is a cash grab we would expect from the ANC. The groundswell against the DA is rising - at least when we vote for the ANC we know what we are in for. The VAT shenanigans show that the DA only cares when votes can be had.

Sam Botha (2025-04-22)

#204

The proposed increases are way above inflation and simply not affordable. The compounded effect going forward will be devastating especially pensioners.

Christopher Bickel (2025-04-22)

#205

The proposed increase is u affordable

Vicki Edwards (2025-04-22)

#206

Increase way too unreasonable

Adam Osborn (2025-04-22)

#208

I object to the rates increases

Mark Winter (2025-04-22)

#210

I cannot afford an increase above inflation.

Jacqueline Maritz (2025-04-22)

#214

The middle class is being taxed to death and Council services are going from bad to worse.

Carel Cronje (2025-04-22)

#217

The rates increases are well over the inflation rate and fixed tariffs linked to property value does not take consumption into consideration.

Theo Bisschoff (2025-04-22)

#218

I object to the City of Cape Town’s draft 2025–2026 budget on the grounds that the proposed rates increases are excessive, unaffordable, and misaligned with inflation. The current structure also unfairly penalises homeowners based on property values rather than actual service usage.

Anna Zetler (2025-04-22)

#219

Enough is enough!

Frances Mnukwana (2025-04-22)

#220

I’m already having a hard time meeting all my financial responsibilities. I simply cannot afford this kind of increase.

Victoria Putter (2025-04-23)

#221

The Coct Budget needs a COMPLETE rework. Starting by reducing the double digit (10%) overall increase on last year. This increase is the root to the huge increase of 7.96% for Property Rates and the 2 new Fixed Charges for Sanitation and the "CLEANING CHARGE " to name a few things done by COCT to fund the 10% increase in the 2025-26 Budget.

Sandra Dickson (2025-04-23)

#230

Objection to Draft Budget 2025/26 – Unfair Burden on High-Value Property Owners.

Please reconsider the property value-based fixed charge model.

These increases may have severe long-term consequences, including disinvestment, migration of ratepayers, or legal action. I urge the City to reconsider:
• Usage-based billing for services;
• A cap or rebate system for high-value primary residences; and
• A more inclusive and equitable funding model.

Jens Hildebrandt (2025-04-23)

#233

This is an injustice that will bear many people especially medium income and like myself a pensioner to bear financial burden. My life will change and I will have to sell my home as cost of living is more than annual increase. I believe this is going to bring many hardships to all

Michelle Discombe (2025-04-23)

#234

Given the fact that as retired persons we are unable to increase income and we are living in a highly valued property (bought a quarter of a century ago), we will be unable to live as we have planned and saved for.

Philip Key (2025-04-23)

#235

I object

Chloë Gildenhuys (2025-04-23)

#236

In generell is false to pay a rate for a property that i own.
The taxes/Rates for owning a property are more then ten times higher compared to europe and reach meanwhile a level of a monthly rent

Thomas Bergmair (2025-04-23)

#253

Unrealistic price increases.

Jodi Kleyn (2025-04-23)

#255

I am a pensioner with a fixed pension and no other income and if this continues will need to sell my house

Peter Meyer (2025-04-23)

#257

Rate increase far beyond inflation and will negatively impact property owners that already pay the majority of the rates

Bridget o’donoghue (2025-04-23)

#259

I'm signing because I'm a retiree and need to restrict my cashflow.

Anthony Bold (2025-04-23)

#264

It is becoming impossible to survive in the Cape. Ongoing disproportionate increases to the costs of living, with municipal fees spiraling out of control ( yet the red tape for small businesses just becomes worse and worse every year with its own onslaught of costs)

Michelle Du toit (2025-04-23)

#265

I cannot afford the increase. It is way above I flation

Bernard Brom (2025-04-23)

#269

It’s just unaffordable

Angelique Blake (2025-04-23)

#272

As a single mom I just can’t afford to pay more that what I’m currently paying and I’m struggling as it is.
It’s has been one totally unaffordable! Please stop these increases🙏🏻

Sabine Eckardt (2025-04-23)

#273

The rates are now becoming completely unrealistic, not with the poor quality of service and safety we are experiencing.
Should the city do an amazing job in our area, yes you can increase the rates but first do a great job.

Julie Grivegnee (2025-04-23)

#276

The rates are too high and these increases are rendering things unaffordable for us .

Vangelis Doucas (2025-04-23)

#277

Im signing because what they are busy with is making the middle to low income homes suffer even more. Some of us don't even get a raise that we could mention it's so small but we get taxed more how crazy has this become so I'm against a 20-30% hike 4-5% is enough so they want to do there park and us our money to support others

Mogamat Samaai (2025-04-23)

#280

Retired and on limited fixed income, affordability

Gary Swan (2025-04-23)

#282

The rates increases are excessive, punitive and unconstitutional and I strongly object to the City's flagrant disregard for home-owners by implementing these increases which will make it impossible for residents to continue to live in their homes given the already soaring rate of inflation in South Africa currently.

Evelyn Vicatos (2025-04-23)

#283

It's just too much as I'm already struggling.
Can't afford this high increase.

Geraldine Stock (2025-04-23)

#284

It’s extortion

Aaliya Bulbulia (2025-04-23)

#294

I do not agree with the budget increase

Charmayne Davel (2025-04-23)

#303

Living on a fixed income these increases are extremely difficult to manage .

Liz Barnes (2025-04-23)

#304

The total increase is far in excess of the inflation rate and is unaffordable for everyone except the wealthy.

Douglas Calverey (2025-04-23)

#305

No organisation should have the authority to implement increases.

Tracy De Breuyn (2025-04-23)

#308

This increase is expensive and we cannot afford it.

Jean-Pierre Joubert (2025-04-23)

#312

To register my objection to the current rates increase proposal in full!

Mario Cremonte (2025-04-23)

#315

I know we are subsidising other communities but the rates and taxes are becoming outrages compared to our salaries that are not going up.
It’s really not great for us middle class either. Yet there is no accountability in government spending which could solve the problem.

Vanessa Yvette Navarra (2025-04-23)

#318

The COCT process is made to look transparent at first, but then when it really matters, it goes secretive.

This is a pattern of poor/autocratic leadership.

james ricketts (2025-04-23)

#323

The increases suggested are disproportionately unfair. I am a pensioner with limited income and cannot pay more just because my property is over R2m. It's totally unfair

Carol De Gendt (2025-04-23)

#325

Parliament and those in government can rather take a salary cut. It’s rediculous to expect the middle class and pensioners to keep paying and paying to support the majority who take things for granted and do not appreciate the free everything they get. Enough is enough. Soon the taxpayers and rate payers will run out of money and then who will be supporting the majority?
Rather stop the corruption in government, millions disappearing into a bottomless pit that can be used elsewhere

Shirley Du Plessis (2025-04-23)

#326

New charges are ridiculous

Amanda Tinkler (2025-04-23)

#329

Rate increase are going to effect inflation and make it impossible for most residents

Hazel Sayer (2025-04-23)

#335

The rates increase is terribly high and coming on top of so many other cost of living hikes it is not affordable. I will be eating bread and water. Just because we live in a nice area doesnt mean we are rich.

Robyn Joubert (2025-04-23)

#337

The increases in COCT municipal charges are outrages

Niel Cilliers (2025-04-23)

#339

I’m signing because I object to the city wide cleaning tariff that is charged as a tax on the value of one’s property rather than a quantifiable tariff.

Peter Novella (2025-04-23)

#340

The fee increases for households who are using solar is ridiculous. The extra fee for street sweepers is ridiculous. What are my rates currently paying for?

Victoria Silberbauer (2025-04-23)

#348

Unhappy with higher than inflation increase;
Don’t support the city wide cleaning tariff;
And am concerned with how this unfavourably treats homeowners.

Luke Giles (2025-04-23)

#355

Cannot afford increase as we are pensioners

Patricia Lambrechts (2025-04-23)

#356

I want the increase in rates revoked

Derek Sutton (2025-04-23)

#360

DEPV

Doreen Pears (2025-04-23)

#366

Concerned about the drastic rate increase of approximately 30% that is going to take place, also based on property value. This is going to be detrimental to homeowners. Will be unaffordable owning property.

Tasniem Gallie (2025-04-23)

#367

It is outrageous

Ian Taylor (2025-04-23)

#369

The cleaning charge is robbery and has no basis.
The rates increases are double inflationary rates and highway robbery. The WC government already has the largest budget in the country.
I do not support any NWO globalist budgetary expenditure like the Global warming scam and the C40 cities collaboration that the WC has signed up for. This is a waste of tax payers money as Linate change and specifically global warming has been debunked by reputable scientists.

This budget is a kick in the face of CA residents. Shame on you.

marcel matusik (2025-04-23)

#370

Cut the overall budget to align with inflation – improve efficiency and spread large projects over several years

Decouple fixed water & sanitation charges from property values – charge based on connection size instead

Remove the cleaning levy – fund it through general rates like other municipal services

Increase electricity tariffs in line with inflation, and balance the budget by reducing property rates

Adjust the R435,000 rates exemption to apply to properties up to R6 million, not just R5 million, to reflect the valuation changes

Amiena Osman (2025-04-23)

#372

I'm signing because of evert reason listed above

Theo Hendrikse (2025-04-23)

#375

I'm living on the threads of my pants

Ernest Bew (2025-04-23)

#378

These rates increases are ridiculous, unjustified and will serve to force us out of our home (we are pensioners)

Paddy Attwell (2025-04-23)

#379

The rates are already high and cannot accept such a hike with an already increased vat rate!

Claire Lane (2025-04-23)

#382

I do not agree with the stated increases

Warren Quarmby (2025-04-23)

#392

I'm signing because I'm appalled ar the City's arrogance in placing these crazy increases in municipal fees at our door. There is no evidence of cost saving effort. This is simply fleecing those perceived to have the means.

John McPetrie (2025-04-23)

#394

The proposed increase is ridiculous.

Rayne Rodriques (2025-04-23)



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