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Monday: ‘Dear Cape Town’ Drought Tariff Feedback Deadline

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To the over 3000 people who list themselves as Cape Town residents on my Love Knysna Facebook page, please note that the DEADLINE FOR YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE DROUGHT TARIFF the City of Cape Town wants to impose on you is Midnight, this Monday, January 15. The Dear Cape Town website is a fantastic tool for you to effectively have your say, whether complaint or suggestion, whilst standing together with thousands of your fellow residents. COMMENT ON THE DROUGHT TARIFF Dear Cape Town states that: The City of Cape Town … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

“Drought charge should be paid by the City, not the victims”

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The Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry tells the City of Cape Town that they mustn’t rip the consumer off with a drought charge after having charged more than inflation for years… “Drought charge should be paid by the City, not the victims. You cannot punish customers for buying less of what the City cannot supply anyway. The water problem is the result of poor Council planning and it is the Council that must pay. The Chamber feels there is no justification for the drought charge the City Council wants … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!