| City’s R4,7bn assistance campaign on the way to Lansdowne | City’s R4,7bn assistance campaign on the way to Lansdowne | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p><strong><em><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"century gothic", sans-serif;">The City is rolling out its indigent benefits and rates relief campaign
drive throughout the metro, with the next stops in Langa tomorrow, 27 October
2022, and Lansdowne next week on 3 November 2022. The City encourages residents
who may benefit from indigent assistance to apply and to visit one of the
upcoming events to speak to an official about whether they might qualify. </span></em></strong><br></p> | <p></p><p>Residents are encouraged to find an upcoming event happening near them or visit their nearest municipal walk-in centre and complete an application form to see if they are eligible for the available benefits. Residents may also contact their ward councillor or subcouncil office to apply. Benefits include up to 100% discount on rates and refuse removal, depending on income. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Upcoming events are as follows:</strong></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;"><strong>27 October 2022</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">09:30 - 15:30</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">Zone 25 Community Hall, Winnie Mandela Drive, Langa</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><strong>3 November 2022</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">09:30 - 15:30</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Lansdowne Civic Centre </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><strong>10 November 2022</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">09:30 - 15:30</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Lotus River Recreation Centre<br></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The cost of the City's social package for the 2022/23 financial year amounts to R4,7 billion, and includes R2,3 billion for indigent relief and R1,45 billion for rates relief. Those who have qualified for indigent benefits in the past must remember that they need to apply yearly for the benefit, except pensioners who may apply to renew their benefit every three years. </p><p> </p><p>'Officials will be at the upcoming events and are ready to assist residents. Help is available and residents are encouraged to approach us. Many residents have already benefited by qualifying for indigent support or a rates rebate, or entering into a payment arrangement to pay off their debts. We would like as many qualifying residents as possible to apply for the financial relief which is available. We are providing beneficiaries with assistance by taking them through the registration process, assisting with the forms and required documentation, and capturing information accurately. We are ready to assist,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, Councillor Siseko Mbandezi.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Residents may qualify for indigent support if they:</strong></p><p>• are a homeowner</p><p>• earn R7 500 or less per month</p><p>• own only one property</p><p>• are the full-time occupant of the home</p><p>• use the home mainly for residential purposes</p><p>• are a child who lives in the home of a parent who has passed away</p><p>• received the house in a divorce settlement</p><p>• depend on a pension or a social grant for their livelihood</p><p> </p><p><strong>Applicants will need:</strong></p><p>• proof of identification (ID book/card or passport)</p><p>• a bank statement for the last three months or a sworn affidavit stating that they do not have a bank account</p><p>• a bond statement for the last three months or a sworn affidavit stating that they do not have a bond account</p><p>• a copy of the estate documents if the applicant has inherited his or her house</p><p> </p><p><strong>If residents are employed, they must also include:</strong></p><p>• latest salary/wage pay slip or a letter from an employer stating their income</p><p>• a sworn affidavit if they are self-employed stating how much is earned per month</p><p>• proof if a disability grant, maintenance grant or pension is received</p><p> </p><p><strong>If residents are unemployed, they must include the following in the application:</strong></p><p>• a sworn affidavit stating that they are unemployed</p><p>• a sworn affidavit stating that they have no other source of income</p><p> </p><p><strong>Useful contacts and information:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>For rates or services relief</strong></p><p>• Visit: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Financial-relief-and-rebates/Individuals/Apply-for-indigent-rates-relief" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Financial-relief-and-rebates/Individuals/Apply-for-indigent-rates-relief</a> or a City customer office.</p><p>• Email: <a href="mailto:indigent.relief@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">indigent.relief@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Pensioner rates relief</strong></p><p>• Pensioners 60 years or older and people who receive social grants amounting to no more than R17 500 may qualify for a rates rebate of between 10% and 100%. They are invited to go to the nearest City customer care office or send an email to <a href="mailto:rates.rebate@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">rates.rebate@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p>• For more information on how to apply for pensioner support: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Financial-relief-and-rebates/Individuals/Apply-for-senior-citizen-support" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Financial-relief-and-rebates/Individuals/Apply-for-senior-citizen-support</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>For payment arrangements</strong></p><p>• Visit: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/arrange-a-payment-plan-for-debt-collection" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/arrange-a-payment-plan-for-debt-collection</a> </p><p>• Email: <a href="mailto:Payment.arrangements@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">Payment.arrangements@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>For a list of the City's Cash Offices and Walk-in Centres, please visit:</strong> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Walk-in%20centres" target="_blank">https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Walk-in%20centres</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p> | 2022-10-25T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#c974d13c-3ba5-4d48-adb7-134174f038f7;L0|#0c974d13c-3ba5-4d48-adb7-134174f038f7|rates rebate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#92537d94-deeb-4f8e-8eba-eddb697fcf04;L0|#092537d94-deeb-4f8e-8eba-eddb697fcf04|accounts payable;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e;L0|#0e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e|walk-in centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
