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NOTICE: 10/1/2/1

INDIGENT- AND PENSIONER SUPPORT SUBSIDY: 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR

Please be informed that the Credit Control Officers will be available at the municipal offices on the following Saturdays to complete indigent- and pensioner support subsidy applications. These applications are to assist clients who are unable to apply during the week.

If you are already registered as an indigent customer, you are required to reapply for the 2026/2027 financial year. Please note all pensioners who are homeowners (exceeding the threshold of R 7 000.00) must apply to receive 50 kw electricity and 6 kl water free monthly.

The following documents are required:

1. The latest municipal account of the household;
2. Certified copy of identity document(s) of all residents of the household older than 18. 
3. Proof of income (approval letter of pension/disability from SASSA or certified copy of payslip or latest 3 months bank statements) or sworn affidavit of the total household income.
4. Sworn affidavit if unemployed.
5. Certified copy of the death certificate, if the owner of the property is deceased.
6. Affidavit confirming that the property is being leased to the applicant.