Date: 2025-10-22 12:24:54

Fake News On City's Debt Relief Programme

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FAKE ADVERT ON CITY’S DEBT RELIEF PROGRAMME

The City notes with concern that an advert has been circulating on social media regarding an eThekwini Municipality Debt Relief Programme purported to commence on 1 November 2025.

This information is incorrect and constitutes fake news. 

The Revenue Management Directorate, which is responsible for developing and implementing the City’s Debt Relief Programme, distances itself from this fake advert.

All Municipal programmes are first submitted to the eThekwini Municipality Council for discussion and approval. 

The Revenue Management Directorate has not submitted any report proposing the implementation of a Debt Relief Programme for 1 November 2025.

Any future programmes will be officially communicated through all Municipal verified platforms, including social media pages and Council publications. 

Residents are encouraged to rely solely on these platforms to verify information.

The City further advises that no Municipal programme is rolled out in partnership with individuals outside the employ of the Municipality. 

Additionally, no service or consultation fees are charged for any Municipal initiatives intended to assist residents.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and refrain from paying individuals who may visit their properties claiming to represent the Municipality.

For information on current Municipal programmes, residents are encouraged to visit Municipal offices or their nearest Sizakala Centre.

ENDS

Issued by the eThekwini Municipality Marketing and Communications Directorate.