Municipalities going after one group of homeowners in South Africa

Residents in South Africa's Mbombela Local Municipality are facing increased financial burdens as the municipality has allocated a substantial R16.5 million for water tanker services between October 2026 and December 2026, with some households charged up to R8,953.20 per month for using alternative water supplies, such as private boreholes, sparking concerns over transparency and fairness in water supply contracts and tender processes.