The City of Cape Town has delayed its 2025/26 budget vote following fierce backlash over proposed tariff hikes, including new cleaning charges and electricity price increases.
Originally scheduled for late May, the vote has been pushed to 28 May, with the public comment period extended to 13 June. Civic groups, including the GOOD Party and Build One South Africa (BOSA), praised the move as a win for democratic engagement.
Mayor Jordan Hill-Lewis confirmed amendments to commercial tariffs are under review but cautioned that not all community demands may be feasible.
