# The Freedom Front Plus says Ekurhuleni’s debt crisis is worsening, while many residents are struggling to cope with rising municipal tariffs. According to the party, the municipality’s latest financial report shows outstanding debt of about 38-billion-rand, with most of it long overdue and largely owed by households. The FF Plus’s Denise Janse van Rensburg says the collection rate remains below target, as many residents are unable to pay. Van Rensburg blames billing problems, illegal connections and weak enforcement.
FF Plus warns Ekurhuleni debt crisis spiralling out of control