Chairperson, the implementation of the principal Act has been challenged in various quarters, particularly in the eThekwini Municipality owing to the perceived lack of uniform valuation. The MF supports the Bill, but requests that the Minister realise that there are serious flaws in the valuation.
In KwaZulu-Natal there is a delay in the establishment of the appeals tribunal and there are even great discrepancies in the valuations. People must only accept the valuation once it is rectified. This is unconstitutional and unfair. Most municipalities have struggled or rather have failed to implement the Act.
All objectives must be considered thoroughly within the broad framework of a democratic and developmental state, recognising the challenges and disparities of the past. Whilst the Act provides guidelines for the classification of areas to ensure a uniform and fair valuation, some municipalities do not adhere to this. The MF requests the Minister's intervention. We will support the Bill.