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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Continuation of existing cellphone and landline policy for councillors
The current policy on cellphone and landline telephone usage for councillors remains in effect until a new policy is proposed by WECLOGO and approved by the MEC for Local Government. No new application is needed; the policy applies automatically to all eligible councillors.
the existing policy in terms of cellphones and landline telephones for Councillors, which was agreed to by Council at its Special Meeting of 26 September 2001, vide item SPC 22/09/01, remain in force until such time as an alternative policy or guidelines are put forward by WECLOGO, subject to such policy being approved by the MEC for Local Government.
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Fulltime%20Councillors%20(Remuneration)%20Policy%20-%20approved%20on%2016%20October%202001.pdf
Amounts
R 999, R 1 014
Medical aid contribution for councillors
Council contributes two-thirds of a full-time councillor's medical aid membership fee, up to a monthly maximum of R1 014.00. This benefit is automatically applied to eligible councillors without requiring a separate application.
Council contributes 2/3 (two thirds) of the membership fee of a Councillor’s medical aid scheme, subject to a maximum of R1 014,00 per month
