South Africa: Water Meters Make Life Harder for the Poor, Say Ceres Residents

15 October 2019

The Witzenberg Municipality, battling water payment arrears of more than R50 million, has introduced prepay water meters. The plan has met strong opposition from residents.

Municipal manager David Nasson said accounts outstanding for more than three months totalled R56 million, at least 27% of total bad debts.

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