With four valuation appeal boards sitting in the City of Johannesburg, along with the board in Ekurhuleni, our diaries filled up quickly. The first hearing in Johannesburg took place on 13 January.
In 2024, South Africa witnessed the formation of an unprecedented Government of National Unity (GNU) after the national elections in May. The African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, securing only 40% of the vote.
As we move into the second half of 2024, President Ramaphosa has finalised the cabinet for the new Government of National Unity. We echo the gratitude of many South Africans that the national elections themselves went smoothly.
The year got off to a busy start and it’s hard to believe the first quarter is already over. A highlight on our company calendar has been the celebration of our 15th year in business.
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our clients, colleagues and staff for another busy and successful year. The Rates Watch offices will be closed from 12 December to 9 January, during which time we hope our staff enjoy a well-earned break. We wish you all a wonderful festive season and a restful holiday!
The past few months have been a buzz of activity in the Rates Watch office with general valuation rolls open for inspections and objections in 33 municipalities. The list included three metros, namely Buffalo City, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
We started 2023 on a positive note, having installed solar power at our offices late in 2022. This enables us to be fully functional during load shedding.