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Public-service complaints

Government and Public Services

Choose the responsible public service, prepare a clear record and route the matter through the correct accountability channel.

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Municipalities

Billing, water, electricity, refuse, roads and local-service complaints.

Complaints covered

  • Estimated or incorrect account
  • Water or electricity interruption
  • Refuse, roads or streetlights unattended

Evidence to prepare

  • Municipal account number
  • Meter readings and photographs
  • Service-request references

Escalation route

Municipal complaints office, provincial authority or Public Protector as applicable

First give the organisation or public body a reasonable opportunity to respond and retain every reference number.

Your public summary must not contain identity numbers, banking information, medical records or private contact details.

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