In an unprecedented move that has sent ripples through the municipality, the City of Tshwane has thrown a financial lifeline to its residents and business owners by offering them to settle their debt with no interest for black friday. The metropolitan authority has unveiled a startling initiative, modelled after the retail frenzy of Black Friday, which offers a complete waiver on all interest accrued on outstanding municipal debts. The scheme, which will run throughout the entire month of November 2025, is being heralded as a chance for countless households and enterprises to achieve a clean financial slate.
Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, took to social media to personally break the news to the public, framing it as an unmissable opportunity for those struggling with arrears. She stated,
“We are running a Black Friday Sale. Do you have outstanding municipal debt? If yes, then you could qualify for a 100% discount on interest charges.”
This direct appeal from the Mayor’s office underscores the city’s urgent push to recover owed funds while providing tangible relief to its ratepayers, potentially saving them millions of Rands in cumulative interest fees.
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How the “Interest Amnesty” Works
The mechanics of the promotion are straightforward but come with a strict time limit. To benefit from the full interest write-off, the entire outstanding principal amount on any municipal account must be settled in full between the 1st and the 30th of November 2025. This applies to all residents and commercial entities within the Tshwane jurisdiction. The offer exclusively covers the interest and any associated penalty charges; the core debt itself must still be paid. The city has directed those wishing to participate to settle their accounts at any of its local offices or to initiate the process via email for specialised assistance.
A “Golden Opportunity” for a Fresh Start
Echoing the Mayor’s sentiment, Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise passionately endorsed the initiative, urging the public not to let this chance slip by. He elaborated on the long-term benefits for both the citizens and the municipality’s financial health, saying,
“This isn’t just a promotion; it’s a golden opportunity to clear outstanding balances and start the new year on a clean slate.”
This collaborative message from the city’s top leadership highlights a strategic effort to boost payment rates and clear aged debt from the city’s books, providing a significant boost to its operational revenue as it heads into a new financial cycle.
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For many, this announcement represents a rare opportunity to escape the compounding cycle of debt that often makes settling municipal accounts feel like an insurmountable task. The city has emphasised that this is a limited-time offer, and ratepayers are being strongly encouraged to act promptly to verify their outstanding balances and arrange for payment before the deadline passes, ensuring they can step into 2026 free from the burden of historical municipal interest debts.