Tshwane businesses owe the city millions in arrears

Tshwane Metropolitan chief financial officer Renier du Toit says businesses in arrears with municipal accounts owe the city 400-million rand. Du Toit warns that when the correctness of outstanding accounts has been verified businesses are expected to pay, or else credit control will be introduced to the fullest. City manager Blake Mosley-Lefatola says another problem the city is experiencing is illegal electricity and water connections. He says more than 100-million rand per annum is lost due to illegal water connections, and close to 100-million rand due to illegal electricity connections. Mosley-Lefatola says the fact that it is happening is indicative of how sick and disobedient society is.