# The High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that the City of Cape Town’s fixed tariff charges in its 2025/2026 budget are unlawful and invalid. The court set aside charges for citywide cleaning, water, and sewerage, with the decision taking effect from 30 June, and ordered the city to pay legal costs. The case was brought by the South African Property Owners’ Association and AfriForum, who argued that the tariff system was unconstitutional and improperly linked to property values.
City of Cape Town loses tariff battle in landmark ruling