Below is a summary of the latest news and issues that might concern or interest you as a resident of Ward 10.
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• REGIONAL BUDGET HEARINGS  2012/2013
  Please note the the regional budget hearing for Ward 10 will be on 20 May 10:00am at the Hillcrest library activities room [budget presentation]
• REGISTRATION OF OWNERS ONLY FOR SERVICES
  From 1 July 2012, the Municipality will only register owners for electricity and water services on the property.[more]

• HIGHWAY HERO

  And the April Highway Hero award goes to ... [highway hero] [nominate]
• POWER HUNGRY APPLIANCES
  Ever wondered what it costs to use your household appliances, and which are the hungriest appliances? [view information]
• SOCIAL GRANT INFO
  SASSA has embarked on a new processes since January 2012.
  [more info] [where to get your grant]
• WARD COMMITTEES
  The public is invited to comment on these rules. Closing date for comments
  25 May 2012 [public notice] [document]
• ROADS BUDGET FOR WARD 10 
  A number of roads and sidewalks in Ward 10 have been slated for upgrade, reconstruction or widening. [view list]

• REHAB OF KLOOF ROADS

  The Roads Provision Department will be undertaking road rehabilitation work on various roads in the Kloof area. The works is planned to commence during October 2011 and anticipated date for completion is February 2012, subject to conditions beyond their control. [read more]
• COGTA / MANASE PRESS RELEASE
  A scanned copy of the sanitised 19 page document given to the press on 7th February 2012 has been uploaded and available here. [read document]

• ELECTRICITY OUTAGE CLAIMS

  For those that have suffered electricity outages and are wanting to file a claim for spoiled food or damaged equipment, you can find that information here.
  [electricity outage claims]
  

• ONLY 10.6% PAY RATES
  

  Despite the objections of the eThekwini Municipal officials, Councillor Rick Crouch of the Democratic Alliance in eThekwini Municipality continues to maintain that only 10.6% of the residents of eThekwini, that are 19 years and older, pay rates [read more]
• MONKEY ISSUES
  Please note that contrary to popular belief, as councillors we can't do anything about monkey problems. If you have a problem with monkeys please contact Steve at the Monkey Help Line at 082 659-4711
  [website]
• MARC DUPOOY
  There is updated information on
  [Marc Du Plooy]
• VALUATIONS - LATE OBJECTIONS
  

  Residents who have not lodged an objection but still wish to do so, can apply for a late submission by providing a cover letter to the Objection Form, providing brief reason/s for the late submission