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Collected on 25 June 2026
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Registration on the Indigent Register
Eligible households who pass the assessment process are officially registered as indigent, allowing them to access ongoing support and rebates on municipal rates and services.
INDIGENT REGISTER
Reference
https://www.umzimvubu.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UMZIMVUBU-LOCAL-MUNICIPALITY-FINAL-INDIGENT-SUPPORT-POLICY-2026-2027-1.pdf
Indigent Support through Service Subsidy
Households that meet the income and property criteria may receive financial support to pay for basic services such as water, electricity, and rates. This support is granted after application, assessment, and registration on the official Indigent Register.
“indigent” means:- any household which is responsible for the payment of services and rates, earning a combined gross income equivalent to or less than two time the government pension grant as prescribed by the National Department of Social Development or line with the National Indigent Framework issued by the department of Local Government (DPLG), who qualify, according to the policy for subsidy support or service subsidy and the household income excludes any form of social grant.
