R81bn owed to municipalities
2013-03-05 14:35
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Johannesburg - At least R81bn is owed to municipalities
for services, the SA Local Government Association (Salga) said on Tuesday.
"It moves [changes] every year and the interest
factor affects it," Salga CEO Xolile George told reporters in Midrand.
"It is growing exponentially and measures are being
put in place."
He said there were disputes relating to money owed and
some were complicated.
In some disputes there had been resolutions.
"When there is no dispute, the money must be
paid," said George.
Unemployment and retrenchments were a problem; some
people could not pay for services, because they did not have enough money.
"It is huge, and it is a concern," said George.
Salga is an autonomous association of municipalities.
- SAPA
