The SDM reported that the municipal property rates is R1 003 271 is levied; 2 468 rate payers were billed; 1 311 accounts were posted out to farmers; 1 157 accounts are without valid addresses; and there is a dispute between the Siyanda District Municipality and the farmer unions over tariffs. The Siyanda District Municipality reported that salaries amounted to 33 per cent of the operating budget, and repairs and maintenance cost are 2.7 per cent of the total operating budget.