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Notice 1129 of 1971: Transvaal Provincial Gazette vol 213 no 3526 dated 18 August 1971

Transvaal Provincial GovernmentRef: S 1127

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Source domain: archive.opengazettes.org.za

Collected on 26 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a 1971 issue of the South African Provincial Gazette announcing administrator-approved amendments to local by-laws. It details amendments to Bethal Municipality's by-laws on the hire of halls (adding provision for serving refreshments after funerals) and to Benoni Municipality's electricity supply by-laws (adjusting tariff scales and adding general surcharges). The notices are published under the Local Government Ordinance and specify the exact changes to regulatory text.

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utility rate adjustmentOngoing

Electricity supply tariff adjustments in Benoni

The Benoni Municipality has revised its electricity tariffs, including a new 4% general surcharge on charges payable under Scale I, and an additional 4% surcharge on deliveries under items (a) and (b) of Scale 2. The tariff changes also adjust the area measurement from square feet to square metres for Scale I.

Who it is for
electricity consumers in Benoni Municipality
How to act on it
No application required; the new rates apply automatically to all electricity bills issued under the updated tariff scales.
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A general surcharge of 4 per cent shall be levied on charges payable in terms of this scale.
service provisionOngoing

Hire of halls with refreshments after funerals

The Bethal Municipality now allows the serving of refreshments after funerals in its halls, as an amendment to the existing by-laws governing the hire of halls. This change is effective from the date of publication.

Who it is for
individuals or groups hiring halls in Bethal Municipality for funeral-related events
How to act on it
Apply to the Bethal Municipality for hall hire, specifying the need to serve refreshments after a funeral.
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The By-laws Governing the Hire of Halls of the Bethal Municipality, published under Administrator's Notice 97, dated 28 January 1970, are hereby amended by the insertion in item 3(2) of the Tariff of Charges under Schedule B after the word "nature" of the words "and for serving of refreshments after funerals".

Facts

Reference

S 1127

Key Takeaways

  • date: 18 August 1971
  • locations: Bethal Municipality, Benoni Municipality
  • Bethal amendment: By-laws Governing the Hire of Halls, item 3(2), Schedule B, added phrase ‘and for serving of refreshments after funerals’
  • Benoni amendment: Electricity Supply By-laws, Tariff for Electricity, Scale I (³0 m² to 50 m² refined), add 4% general surcharge, additional 4% surcharge on deliveries under items (a) and (b)
  • reference numbers: Admin Notices 1127 (Bethal), 1128 (Benoni)
  • legal framework: Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (section 101; section 99 for approval)

Dates

Opening Date

18 August 1971