Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1)(a)(i) of the Local Government:  Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004) as amended, hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, that the annual supplementary valuation roll for the financial years 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 is open for public inspection at the Municipality’s head office, Civic Centre, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, 1961 from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.  In addition, the supplementary valuation roll is available on the municipal website www.midvaal.gov.za.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of Section 49(1)(a)(i) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires may lodge an objection with the Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the general valuation roll within the above-mentioned period.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that, in terms of Section 50(2) of the Act, an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the annual supplementary valuation roll as such.  The Form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable at the website and the address mentioned above.  The completed objection Forms must be returned to the following address:  Room 204, Midvaal head office, Civic Centre, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, 1961, or sent to:

The Municipal Manager

P.O. Box 9

MEYERTON

1960

Objection Forms may be emailed to bettyt@midvaal.gov.za and cynthiad@midvaal.gov.za. For any clarity-seeking questions, you may contact this office (016) 360 7468/7456. No objection forms received after 31 July 2026 will be considered.

Any person who cannot read or write and who needs assistance with the completion of the objection Forms will be assisted by MS Betty Thobane and Cynthia Kubeka at the offices of the Finance Department.

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In terms of Section 2, 7, 8 and 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 (“the Act”), read with Sections4(1)(c)(i) and 75A of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, the following rate in the Rand is for the Financial Year 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, as per Council’s approval on 28 May 2026 on the market value of the property or on the market value of a right in the property within the area of jurisdiction of the Council as appearing in the valuation roll, in respect of the various categories of properties set out below.

The approved service tariffs and rates will come into operation on 1 July 2026 which was approved by Council on 28 May 2026, and after the Public Consultation period.

PROPERTY RATES TARIFFS FOR 2026/2027

1. GRANTING OF EXEMPTIONS, REBATES AND REDUCTIONS

Compulsory and mandatory exemptions will be in line with Sections 15 and 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004.

1.1 Exemptions

Sections 15 and 17 of the Act allows the granting of exemptions, reductions and rebates. These exemptions, reductions and rebates can be granted to either a specific category of properties, or a specific category of property owners.

1.1.1 Public Benefit Organisations will be exempted from paying property rates, subject to the property being in fully operation as the registered institution and registered in the name of that institution, and not on a leased property. The municipality has the right to request the PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION certificate which is issued by SARS. This is to ensure that the organization is registered with SARS in terms of the Ninth Schedule. Vacant land which is registered in the name of the Public Benefit Organisation does not qualify for Property Rates Exemption.

1.1.2 Municipal properties will be exempted from property rates;

1.1.3 Properties on which Public Monuments and Memorials are located will be exempted from property rates;

1.1.4 Properties located on special nature reserves, national parks or nature reserves within the meaning of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (57 of 2003) or of a national botanical garden within the meaning of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004, (10 of 2004), which are not developed or used for commercial, business, agricultural or residential purposes will be exempt from paying property rates;

1.1.5 Properties belonging to a land reform beneficiary or his or her heirs, dependents or spouse will be exempt from paying property rates for the first ten years from the date on which such beneficiary’s title was registered in the office of the Registrar of Deeds provided that upon alienation of the property by the land reform beneficiary or his or her heirs, dependents or spouse, property rates shall become payable;

1.1.6 Properties registered in the name of and used primarily as a place of public worship by a religious community, including the official residence registered in the name of that community which is occupied by the office bearer of that community who officiates at services at that place of worship will be exempt from paying property rates; and

1.1.7 Public Service Infrastructure will be exempted from paying property rates.

1.1.8 In order to alleviate the tax burden on residential property owners, all properties categorised as residential properties will, in addition to the impermissible rate of R15 000 prescribed in section 17(1)(h) of the Act, receive a further R285 000 exemption on the market value of a property.

1.2 Reductions

The Council may determine reductions to be applied to the market value of properties from time to time.

1.3 Rebates

Pensioners

Persons dependent on a nominal income due to medical incapacitation – medical certificate must be attached as proof thereof.

1.3.1 Owners dependent on pensions or social grants: Residential property owners who are over 60 years of age, who are both permanent occupiers and the owner/s of the property concerned whose aggregate household income does not exceed the maximum of 4 times old age pension per month will receive a rebate of 100% of their property rates for the first R1 300 000 of their property value. Residential property owners who are over 60 years of age, who are both permanent occupiers and the owner/s of the property concerned whose aggregate household income does not exceed the maximum of 5 times old age pension per month will receive a rebate of 50% of their property rates for the first R1 300 000 of their property value (i.e. maximum of R1 000 000 after the first R300 000 residential reduction has been applied). Property Owners with more than 1 property will not qualify for Pensioner Rebates.

1.3.2 Sports grounds used for amateur sports will receive a rebate of 75% of their property rates (application based, annually).

1.3.3 Old age institutions registered at the Department of Welfare will receive a rebate of 85% of their property rates (application based, annually); subject to the property being registered in the name of the Old Age Institution as a Public Benefit Organisation.

1.3.4 Owners of small holdings (with property type as contained in the valuation roll, agricultural holdings / farms) where the usage is indicated as a residential dwelling, will receive a rebate of 50% of their property rates for the first R750 000 of their property value (i.e. maximum of R450 000 after the first R300 000 residential reduction has been applied).

1.3.5 Owners of Private Schools will not receive rebates of their property rates..

1.3.6 First time owners of Government Flisp Housing who qualified for government subsidy will receive a 75% rebate of their property rates for the first R500 000 of their property value (i.e. maximum of R200 000 after the first R300 000 residential reduction has been applied). Once the Flisp subsidy beneficiary sells the property, the new property owner will not qualify for the rebate unless he / she is also a Flisp subsidy beneficiary.

1.3.7 Indigent Customers will be exempted from Property Rates.

1.3.8 In the event of owners of properties situated within an area affected by a disaster within a meaning of Disaster Management Act, (Act No. 57 of 2002), and the Property Rates Act, as amended, Section 15(2) (c) and (d), and any other serious adverse social or economic conditions, an additional exemption on municipal valuation may be provided to property owners. Council will determine the amount and the period for which the rebate will apply.

Pensioner rebates will be valid for a period of 12 months from date of approval. Once the application for Pensioner rebate is approved, the outstanding debt will be written of as a once off benefit.

1.3.9 If an Industrial customer affected by Section 189 processes are experiencing short- to medium-term cash flow constraints, which impair their ability to settle municipal property rates and charges timeously. Without relief, this may result in:

• Accumulation of arrears
• Increased credit control actions
• Further business closures
• Additional job losses

PROPOSED INTERVENTION

An additional temporary rebate on property rates for eligible Industrial customers affected by a Section 189 process, as a targeted relief measure may be granted to:

• Support business sustainability
• Promote continued economic activity
• Preserve remaining employment
• Encourage continued engagement and compliance with the municipality

The rebate will be application-based, evaluated individually, and granted only to qualifying customers who submit sufficient supporting documentation

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the proposed rebate, Industrial customers must:

Submit a formal application, inclusive of:

• A motivation letter outlining the financial impact
• Be categorised as Industrial in terms of the municipal valuation roll
• Provide proof of an approved or completed Section 189 process
• Demonstrate financial distress linked directly to the restructuring
• Be compliant with submission requirements and engage with municipal credit
• control processes
• Submits 3 Years Audit Financial Statements
• Any additional supporting documentation as may be required-

An additional rebate of 50% on Property Rates may be granted to qualifying Industrial customers affected by a Section 189 process.

This rebate will be applicable once of for a maximum period of twelve (12) months from the date of approval.

The Chief Financial Officer or a duly delegated official be authorised to assess and approve applications.

The closing date for Rebate applications in terms of the sections above will be the end of July of every financial year for approval by Council.

2. The resolution regarding the service tariffs and rates levies are available at the Municipality’s head office (Rates Section), satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours as well as on the official website of the municipality, www.midvaal.gov.za.

Ward Councillors can be contacted for information. If you are not familiar with your Ward Councillor or his/her contact details, kindly phone the Speakers Office at (016) 360 7680.

Further information on the Tariffs and Rates Levies can be obtained from Finance Department, Mr. Arie Meiring at telephone (016) 360 7527 during normal working hours, 07h30 to 16h00.

Municipal Manager

Midvaal Local Municipality

P.O. Box 9

MEYERTON

1960

P. MAGODI

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Midvaal Local Municipality hereby notifies all prospective bidders to take note of the second compulsory briefing session for the following bid.

8/2/3/127(2026-2029) BID FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND UNIFORM FOR MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FROM 01 JULY 2026 TO 30 JUNE 2029

Venue: Meyerton Town Hall

CNR Eufees Cress and Junius St,

Meyerton

Date: 07 May 2026

Time: 13H00

NB!! Bidders who attended the first briefing session do not have to attend the second briefing session

The closing dates and closing times will remain the 12 May 2026 @10H00.

For any other queries relating to the above bid/s, please contact the SCM office at (016) 360 7484/ 7453/ 7630/ 7482.

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 4 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 read with Section 22 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003, that the Midvaal Local Municipality has tabled the draft budget, and tariffs for the year 2026/2027. During April 2026, the Municipality will be conducting its public engagements.

The public meetings will be Cluster based in line with the below schedule:

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21(a) of the Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000 read together with Regulation 06 of the Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations – Gazetted 30 May 2005 with effect from 01 July 2005, that Midvaal Local Council at its 1st ordinary meeting of 2026, held on 29 January 2026, has considered the Quarter Two (02), implementation of the Supply Chain Management Report relating to the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Policy of the Municipality for the financial year of 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

The said Supply Chain Management reports are available for inspection at the Supply Chain Management Unit and also on the municipal website: www.midvaal.gov.za

Midvaal Local Municipality Offices:

Main Building

25 Mitchell Street

Meyerton

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 read with Section 127(5) of Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 (MFMA), that the Midvaal Local Municipality at its meeting held on 28 Aug 2025, approved the Draft (Unaudited) Annual Report 2024/2025, inclusive of the unaudited Annual Financial Statements and unaudited Annual Performance Report. It must however be noted that the Auditor-General will only issue its report in terms of Section 126 (3)(b) of the (MFMA) after 30 Nov 2025.

The said document will be available for inspection in terms of Section 127 (5)(a)(ii) of the MFMA, at Room 104c, Midvaal Municipal Offices, Civic Centre, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, satellite offices (Department: Community Services, c/o Middle & Weilbach Road, The De Deur Estates & Department: Engineering Services, Rooibok Street, Daleside), all clinics and libraries for a period of 21 days, after date of this publication. The document will also be available on the official website of the municipality, namely www.midvaal.gov.za.

Any representation must be forwarded to the Municipal Manager on or before Friday, 26 Sep 2025 at 16:00 in writing.

Any person requiring assistance in terms of reading and/or writing will be assisted at the said office during office hours (07:30 – 13:00 and 13:30 – 16:00). Further information is also available at the said office.

Mr P Magodi

Municipal Manager

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21(a) of the Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000 read together with Regulation 06 of the Municipal Supply Chain  Management Regulations – Gazetted 30 May 2005 with effect from 01 July 2005, that Midvaal Local Council has considered the Quarter Three, Quarter four and the Annual implementation of the Supply Chain Management Report relating to the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Policy of the Municipality for the financial year of 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 as follows;

The said Supply Chain Management reports are available for inspection at the Supply Chain Management Unit and also on the municipal website: www.midvaal.gov.za

Midvaal Local Municipality Offices:

Main Building

25 Mitchell Street

Meyerton

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The Midvaal Local Municipality hereby intends to amend the following contracts that were procured through a supply chain management system as per Section 116(3) of the MFMA, 56 of 2003.

1. The extension for the following contracts will be on a month to month basis from 01 July 2025 until the appointment of the new service provider/s, for a period not exceeding (six)6 months.

1.1. 8/2/2/369RE (2022-2025) Bid for the appointment of a panel for rental of plant, vehicles and equipment to Midvaal Local Municipality on an as and when required basis from the date of appointment until 30 June 2025.

1.2. 8/2/9/26 (2022-2025) Bid for the appointment of suppliers for the supply, delivery and fitment of vehicle batteries on an as and when required basis for Midvaal Local Municipality from date of appointment for a period of 36 months.

In terms of Section 116(3)(a)(b), The Municipality invites members of the public or the local community to make written submissions to :
The Chief Financial Officer
25 Mitchell Street
Meyerton
1960
Or emailed to cfo@midvaal.gov.za and CC (Carbon Copy) thembam@midvaal.gov.za

The closing date for receipt of comments or representations is 30 June 2025 Any person, who cannot read or write or needs any other assistance, may come to the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Offices, Civic Centre, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, where the person will be assisted to transcribe that person’s comments or representations.

Use this email address ethics@midvaal.gov.za The Municipality’s Hotmail to whistle blow, report fraud and corruption. You don’t have to disclose your identity if you don’t wish to.

The Midvaal Local Municipality hereby intends to amend the following contracts that were procured through a supply chain management system as per Section 116(3) of the MFMA, 56 of 2003.

1. The extension for the following contracts will be on a month to month basis from 01 July 2025 until the appointment of the new service provider/s, for a period not exceeding (six)6 months.

1.1. 8/2/5/123RE (2022-2025) Bid to appoint a Panel of legal practitioners to provide Midvaal Local Municipality with professional legal services on an as and when required basis from date of appointment until 30 June 2025.

1.2. 8/2/2/40 (2020-2023) Bid for a panel of consultants to render professional Engineering, quantity surveying and architectural services for various projects in the Midvaal Local Municipality for 2020-2023.

1.3. 8/2/2/349 (2022-2025) Construction of Buildings as and when required basis from date of appointment until 30 June 2025 for Midvaal Local Municipality.

1.4. 8/2/2/358 (2022-2025) The appointment of a service provider to render maintenance support services for the Vaal Marina LV network from date of award to June 2025 on an as when required basis.

1.5. 8/2/2/354 (2022-2025) Bid to appoint a panel of suppliers to locate cable faults for Midvaal Local Municipality on an as and when required basis from date of appointment until 30 June 2025.

2. The extension of the following contracts will be for a period not exceeding three(3) months or until the new service provider is appointed and operational effective from 01 July 2025 until 30 September 2025.

2.1. 8/2/4/192RE (2022-2025) Bid for rendering of indigent burial services for Midvaal Local Municipality from date of appointment until 30 June 2025.

2.2. 8/2/3/267 (2020-2023) Bid for the rendering of short term insurance services for Midvaal Local Municipality from 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2023

In terms of Section 116(3)(a)(b), The Municipality invites members of the public or the local community to make written submissions to :

The Chief Financial Officer
25 Mitchell Street
Meyerton
1960

Or emailed to cfo@midvaal.gov.za and CC (Carbon Copy) thembam@midvaal.gov.za The closing date for receipt of comments or representations is 27 June 2025.

Any person, who cannot read or write or needs any other assistance, may come to the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Offices, Civic Centre, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, where the person will be assisted to transcribe that person’s comments or representations.
Use this email address ethics@midvaal.gov.za The Municipality’s Hotmail to whistle blow, report fraud and corruption. You don’t have to disclose your identity if you don’t wish to.