ActionSA notes the alternative budget solutions presented to media houses this morning by the DA in the City of Tshwane.
We also note, however, that none of these proposed interventions were presented to the coalition government, which suggests these solutions are orientated more to publicity than communities. Regardless of this, their inputs will be noted, and the inclusive nature of the governing multi-party coalition will likely give the proposals due consideration.
The DA’s vocal criticism of the recent review of the property valuation roll in Tshwane stands out as particularly hypocritical. In a media advisory released Sunday, the DA expressed their dissatisfaction with the City’s review, stating that: “Recently the City’s property valuation roll opened for review…it has caused great unhappiness amongst residents as in many cases property valuations have doubled…While the City of Tshwane’s financial situation has worsened…the answer is not to tax residents into oblivion.”
It is important to note that the process to review the roll was made under the DA administration, with then Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, stating that: “The city will update the property valuation roll in 2025. We believe there are many discrepancies on our valuation roll. Anyone who does a search online will find large, upmarket properties in Tshwane on which nominal property rates are payable.”
The hypocrisy reveals a troubling amnesia within the DA, which has seemingly forgotten its previous stance on the matter.
Additionally, the review of the roll happens approximately every 4 to 5 years. The DA would do well to remember that last time the roll was updated in 2020, when it increased in value by 37.5% from 2017. The 2025 valuation roll has only increased by 24.27% in comparison. This suggests that the DA’s efforts to score points on this process are merely the politicking of a political party, increasingly anxious about how its track record of failure is being exposed daily by a more competent government.
While increases to property prices are largely due to accumulative inflation and market conditions over a five-year period, residents who believe their property valuation to be unfair are encouraged to submit their appeals by 02 May 2025. The City has established robust mechanisms for lodging complaints to ensure transparency and fairness in the review process. Ultimately, ActionSA is satisfied that these processes will protect any resident from an incorrect valuation.
ActionSA has worked with our Mayor in the City of Tshwane and is confident that a budget will be tabled this week that will fund the service delivery priorities and protect the residents of Tshwane from unwarranted tariff increases. This budget appears well positioned to stabilize the financial position of a city that had been brought to the Brink of bankruptcy by previous governments. This budget will be the foundation upon which Mayor Moya and the multi-party coalition government she leads accelerate service delivery to ensure that more and more communities feel the impact of this new government.
It is clear that the DA have become threatened by a multi-party coalition government that is succeeding without them. ActionSA regrets to inform the DA that the work of reversing the legacy of failed governments is well underway and that they will need to seek counselling for their insecurities.
DA Shamelessly Expresses Concern Over Tshwane Valuation Roll Despite Historic Hypocrisy
ActionSA notes the alternative budget solutions presented to media houses this morning by the DA in the City of Tshwane.
We also note, however, that none of these proposed interventions were presented to the coalition government, which suggests these solutions are orientated more to publicity than communities. Regardless of this, their inputs will be noted, and the inclusive nature of the governing multi-party coalition will likely give the proposals due consideration.
The DA’s vocal criticism of the recent review of the property valuation roll in Tshwane stands out as particularly hypocritical. In a media advisory released Sunday, the DA expressed their dissatisfaction with the City’s review, stating that: “Recently the City’s property valuation roll opened for review…it has caused great unhappiness amongst residents as in many cases property valuations have doubled…While the City of Tshwane’s financial situation has worsened…the answer is not to tax residents into oblivion.”
It is important to note that the process to review the roll was made under the DA administration, with then Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, stating that: “The city will update the property valuation roll in 2025. We believe there are many discrepancies on our valuation roll. Anyone who does a search online will find large, upmarket properties in Tshwane on which nominal property rates are payable.”
The hypocrisy reveals a troubling amnesia within the DA, which has seemingly forgotten its previous stance on the matter.
Additionally, the review of the roll happens approximately every 4 to 5 years. The DA would do well to remember that last time the roll was updated in 2020, when it increased in value by 37.5% from 2017. The 2025 valuation roll has only increased by 24.27% in comparison. This suggests that the DA’s efforts to score points on this process are merely the politicking of a political party, increasingly anxious about how its track record of failure is being exposed daily by a more competent government.
While increases to property prices are largely due to accumulative inflation and market conditions over a five-year period, residents who believe their property valuation to be unfair are encouraged to submit their appeals by 02 May 2025. The City has established robust mechanisms for lodging complaints to ensure transparency and fairness in the review process. Ultimately, ActionSA is satisfied that these processes will protect any resident from an incorrect valuation.
ActionSA has worked with our Mayor in the City of Tshwane and is confident that a budget will be tabled this week that will fund the service delivery priorities and protect the residents of Tshwane from unwarranted tariff increases. This budget appears well positioned to stabilize the financial position of a city that had been brought to the Brink of bankruptcy by previous governments. This budget will be the foundation upon which Mayor Moya and the multi-party coalition government she leads accelerate service delivery to ensure that more and more communities feel the impact of this new government.
It is clear that the DA have become threatened by a multi-party coalition government that is succeeding without them. ActionSA regrets to inform the DA that the work of reversing the legacy of failed governments is well underway and that they will need to seek counselling for their insecurities.