THEMBISA - Thembisa residents may have up to half their debt written off.
Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell revealed the debt relief policy when she met the community on Friday.
She's also promised to deal with issues of incorrect billing.
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Campbell was accused of ignoring residents when she didn't pitch for a previous meeting.
"We will provide 50 percent write-off of debt in excess of one year on the date of application and approval. Inclusive of rates, service charges, interests and other costs.
"It will be available to qualifying applicants from 1 July until March 2023," Campbell said.
"With the billing system: many of you have highlighted issues of historic debt and incorrect billing hanging over you and your families. This needs to be rectified immediately.
"We want to assure you that the issue of incorrect billing is being resolved. We will also ensure that the bills of water, sanitation, rates and taxes are separated."
