Matjhabeng Local Municipality v Van der Heever (4194/2022)
Matjhabeng Local Municipality v Van der Heever (4194/2022) [2025] ZAFSHC 218 (18 July 2025)
The court held that the settlement agreement did not constitute a rebate or reduction in property rates as contemplated by section 15 of the Municipal Property Rates Act, but was a lawful debt collection arrangement under the municipality's By-Law. The municipal manager was authorised to accept lesser payments in full and final settlement of arrears. The municipality's reliance on its Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy was procedurally irregular and unsupported by the record. The delay in bringing the review application was unreasonable and prejudicial to the respondent and other parti…
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- Municipal Debt Collection
- Settlement Agreement
- Authority Of Municipal Manager
- Rebate Vs Debt Management
- Unreasonable Delay In Review
- Pacta Sunt Servanda