SALGA looks to appoint external consultants to help tackle growing municipal consumer debt crisis

Remaining with the service delivery theme... The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is looking to appoint external consultants to help tackle the growing municipal consumer debt crisis, now estimated at approximately R467.2 billion. The initiative seeks to address revenue losses, improve dysfunctional billing systems and strengthen debt collection across municipalities. Joining us to take the discussion forward is SALGA Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy, Lerato Phasha. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.