By Staff Reporter
22/09/2016
The City of Tshwane said it has no intentions to revoke the Indigent Programme which is said it is implemented in line with national government’s call to alleviate poverty, “the City has no plans to revoke this much needed aid to qualifying residents,” said Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Solly Msimanga.
Registered indigent households qualify for 12 kℓ of free water per month, 100 kW of free electricity per month, free waste and sewage removal, as well as exemption from rates and taxes.
Mayor Msimanga said the re-evaluation programme progress is not intended to de-register any qualifying indigent household hence it is done in a consultative way with affected households being asked to come forward for re-evaluation in line with the existing Indigent Policy for the City of Tshwane.
“We have noted with concern, inaccurate messages circulating on social media that the City is in the process of cancelling the Indigent Programme which allows category of households earning a combined gross income to qualify for rebates, support or a services subsidy as determined by the municipality”.
In terms of the Indigent Policy, beneficiaries need to be re-evaluated every twenty-four months to verify their economic and social position. Depending on the outcome, qualifying beneficiaries will be re-registered.
The evaluation roadshow kicked off this weekend. Beneficiaries will be informed via letters of the dates to visit their local customer care centers to effect the re-registration.
Documents needed to register are certified copies of the following documents should accompany applications, proof of income or, if you unemployed, a sworn affidavit to that effect.
Identity document and those of spouses and dependents, latest municipal account, birth certificates of children and proof of school attendance (a school report or a letter from the school). Proof of marital status (such as marriage certificate, divorce certificate, proof of customary union or living together, or a death certificate, as applicable).
For enquiries regarding the Indigent Programme, residents can call 012 358 4843/ 2332
