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A court ruled that Cape Town's fixed water, sewerage and cleaning charges are unlawful.

Council recordMayor: Geordin Hill-Lewis (DA). Council run by DA. From Nov 2021 to present.

Decided 30 Apr 2026

Independently re-checked 18 Oct 2026 · 4 sources, 1 official

Independently re-checked 18 Oct 2026 · 4 sources, 1 official

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The court said the charges went against the Constitution and the law, and the City chose not to appeal.

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A court ruled that Cape Town's fixed water, sewerage and cleaning charges are unlawful.

Council record

Cape Town's fixed water, sewerage and cleaning charges set by property value are unlawful, the Western Cape High Court ruled.

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