eThekwini property owners question 2026 valuation roll and objection delays
The Ratepayers Association of Musgrave Precinct NPC said it has received multiple complaints from Ward 31 property owners who were facing steep increases in their property valuations and rates.
Property owners in Ward 31 of eThekwini are expressing concerns over steep increases in their property valuations and the lengthy, confusing process for lodging objections to the 2026 General Valuation Roll. Yogesh Naidoo, chairman of the Ward 31 Ratepayers Association, said many residents were frustrated by the lack of clear guidance and slow feedback on their objections.
Romano Mackenzie, a Ward 31 councillor, confirmed residents' worries about the potential impact of revised valuations on their municipal rates and the difficulty in understanding the objection process. The municipality has processed about 2,000 objection outcomes out of approximately 10,000 received, with 1,671 valuations reduced, 712 unchanged, and 117 increased.
An estimated 6,800 objections remain in various stages of assessment. The municipality stated that the objection process, expected to take between 10 and 12 months, involves verifying property information, reviewing supporting documents, and analysing market evidence. Property owners dissatisfied with an outcome can appeal in terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act.
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