The Overstrand Municipality has made changes to the Indigent Policy to better support people in need. These changes were approved by Council on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
In short, here are the new additions:
New Additions to Section 5: CRITERIA OF SUBSIDY
NEW: The Municipal Manager may allow pensioners over 60 to deduct medical aid contributions from their income.
NEW: Seasonal/quota workers’ income will now be calculated as an annual average to determine their monthly income.
NEW: Applicants may not own more than one property, except if the second property is an undeveloped stand in a wetland area where development is impossible.
NEW: Government-funded housing beneficiaries who occupy the property will be automatically registered as indigents from now on.
• These beneficiaries will be required to re-apply after one year.
New Addition to Section 13: DURATION OF SUBSIDY
NEW: Pensioners over 60 no longer need to re-apply annually; their status will be reviewed every three years.
Please note that this is a simplified interpretation of the changes to the Indigent Policy. It is not the exact wording, and residents are urged to read and understand the full policy, available at www.overstrand.gov.za > Documents > Policies
Help is available:
Overstrand Municipal officials will be available on selected Saturdays and offer extended weekday hours at community halls to assist residents with registering or applying for the Indigent Subsidy.
In addition, staff is available during office hours to assist residents with Indigent Subsidy registration and applications at their nearest municipal offices.
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