KwaDukuza residents scored a rare victory against rising municipal costs on Thursday after the municipality adopted a final 2026/2027 budget that cut a proposed property rates increase from 6% to 3%.

KwaDukuza residents scored a rare victory against rising municipal costs on Thursday after the municipality adopted a final 2026/2027 budget that cut a proposed property rates…

KwaDukuza residents have successfully lobbied for a reduced property rates increase from 6% to 3%, providing much-needed relief amid rising living costs.