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#### Rates Watch (Pty) Ltd will ensure that your property is correctly valued and categorised by the municipality so that your rates are calculated based on an accurate value.

Our team of experts are here to assist both individuals and corporates with everything required to lodge an objection with the municipality, as well as monitor future valuations on your behalf. We understand the legislation and the processes involved and take care of everything for you.

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## For Individuals

Are your property rates too high but struggling to get assistance from your municipality?

We can help.

[Find out more](/our-services-individuals/)

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## For Corporates

Are you managing corporate properties and need to continually ensure that the valuations and rates are correct? We provide an ongoing, comprehensive service to ensure you are never faced with municipality hassles.

[Find out more](/our-services-corporates/)

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## We specialise in all municipal valuation and rating matters

Our services include:

- Creation of a property register / asset register
- Valuation audits
- Valuation objections
- Obtaining reasons from the Municipal Valuer
- Valuation appeals
- Attendance at Valuation Appeal Hearings
- Valuation monitoring
- Checking of Supplementary Valuation Rolls
- Auditing of municipal rates accounts
- Correction of billing on municipal rates accounts
- Strategic planning regarding future municipal valuations and rates payable on development projects
- Monitoring of Annual Rates Policies
- Monitoring of Annual Tariff Policies

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## How it works

## 1

### Step 1

Register for free

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### Step 2

Property Screening

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### Step 3

Objection

## 4

### Step 4

Appeal

Missed the objection window? We can still help - it’s 
				
					never too late 
				
					to apply!

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## Open Valuation Rolls

Municipality Major Town Valuation Roll Open Close George George GV2027 2026-11-05 2027-01-08 Bergrivier Piketberg GV2023 SVR 08 2026-11-05 2026-12-14 Drakenstein Paarl GV2024 SVR 04 2026-10-22 2026-11-30 Ethekwini - Metro Durban GV2022 SVR 06 2026-10-23 2026-11-30 Johannesburg Johannesburg GV2023 SVR 04 2026-10-14 2026-11-30 Kouga Jeffreys Bay GV2023 SVR 06 2026-10-15 2026-11-23 George George GV2023 SVR 07 2026-10-01 2026-11-14 Greater Letaba ModjadjiKloof GV2023 SVR 03 2026-10-12 2026-11-09 Mangaung Bloemfontein GV2026 SVR 01 2026-08-01 2026-10-31 Tokologo Boshof GV2026 SVR 01 2026-09-14 2026-10-14 Kgetleng Rivier Koster GV2025 SVR 01 2026-09-01 2026-10-09 Nama Khoi Springbok GV2024 SVR 03 2026-08-03 2026-09-30 Buffalo City East London GV2022 SVR 04 2026-08-24 2026-09-23 Greater Tzaneen Tzaneen GV2024 SVR 02 2026-08-14 2026-09-22 Kou-Kamma Kareedou GV2022 SVR 04 2026-07-30 2026-09-18 Breede Valley Worcester GV2026 SVR 01 2026-08-06 2026-09-17 Ndlambe Port Alfred GV2024 SVR 04 2026-07-30 2026-09-14 Mogale City Krugersdorp GV2025 SVR 02 2026-07-15 2026-09-11 Karoo Hoogland Williston GV2023 SVR 3 2026-06-25 2026-09-04 Abaqulusi (KZ) Vryheid GV2024 SVR 02 2026-08-03 2026-09-02 Chief Albert Luthuli Carolina GV2024 SVR 02 2026-08-01 City of Cape Town Cape Town GV2022 SVR 03 2026-07-21 Lesedi Heidelberg GV2024 SVR 02 2026-08-01 Mandeni (KZN) Mandeni GV2023 SVR 03 2026-07-17 Emalahleni Witbank GV2026 SVR 01 2026-07-13 Senqu lady Grey GV2025 SVR 01 2026-07-06 Theewaterskloof Caledon GV2023 SVR 03 2026-06-19 Dr JS Moroke Siyabuswa GV2025 SVR 01 2026-07-20 Blue Crane Route Somerset East GV2025 SVR 01 2026-06-01 Hessequa Riversdale GV2021 SVR 10 2026-07-17 Thulamela Thohoyandou GV2025 SVR 01 2026-07-10 Bergrivier Piketberg GV2023 SVR 06 2026-07-02 Midvaal Meyerton GV2025 SVR 02 2026-07-01 Mbombela Nelspruit GV2023 SVR 03 2026-06-22 Emfuleni Vanderbijl Park GV2022 SVR04 2026-06-15 Moqhaka Kroonstad GV2024 SVR 02 2026-07-01 Ingquza Flagstaff GV2025 SVR 01 2026-06-30 Ga-Segonyana Kuruman GV2023 SVR 03 2026-06-01 Dr Beyers Naude Graaff-Reinet GV2024 SVR 02 2026-06-01 George George GV2023 SVR 06 2026-06-11 Sakhisizwe Cala GV2024 SVR 02 2026-06-11 Ekurhuleni Germiston GV2021 SVR 05 2026-06-03 Lephalale Lephalale GV2020 SVR 21 2026-06-17 Victor Khanye Delmas GV2025 SVR 01 2026-06-08 Lekwa Standerton GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-15 Umzimvubu Mount Ayliff GV2024 SVR 02 2026-06-01 Cederberg Clanwilliam GV2022 SVR 04 2026-06-05 Makhado Makhado GV2023 SVR 03 2026-06-04 Amahlathi Stutterheim GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-29 Emalahleni Witbank GV2019 SVR 08 2026-05-25 Modimolle-Mookgophong Modimolle / Naboomspruit GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-11 Drakenstein Paarl GV2024 SVR 03 2026-05-21 City of Matlosana Klerksdorp GV2025 SVR 01 2026-06-01 Rustenburg Rustenburg GV2021 SVR 05 2026-05-21 Greater Giyani Giyani GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-25 Nelson Mandela Bay Port Elizabeth GV2022 SVR 05 2026-05-26 Bushbuckridge Mkhuhlu GV2019 SVR 07 2026-05-15 Govan Mbeki Secunda GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-18 Merafong City Carletonville GV2019 SVR 07 2026-06-01 Ekurhuleni Germiston GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-13 Ethekwini - Metro Durban GV2026 SVR 01 2026-05-22 Matatiele Matatiele GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-25 Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg GV2024 SVR 03 2026-04-30 Letsemeng Koffiefontein GV2023 SVR 02 2026-05-29 Molemole Dendron GV2023 SVR 03 2026-05-25 Magareng Warrenton GV2025 SVR 01 2026-5-28 Nketoana Reitz GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-28 Maruleng Hoedspruit GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-24 Lepelle-Nkumpi Chuenespoort GV2022 SVR 05 2026-05-15 Saldanha Bay Vredenburg GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-15 Nyandeni Libode GV2024 SVR 02 2026-04-28 Mossel Bay Mossel Bay GV2022 SVR 09 2026-05-22 Naledi Vryburg GV2025 SVR 02 2026-05-06 Bitou Plettenberg Bay GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-22 Musina Musina GV2026 2026-05-05 Ba-Phalaborwa Phalaborwa GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-18 Greater Taung Taung GV2020 SVR 06 2026-05-05 Inkosi Langalibalele Escourt GV2025 SVR 01 2026-04-17 Maluti-A-Phofung Witsieshoek GV2021 SVR 01 2026-05-18 Mnquma Butterworth GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-18 Umzumbe Hiberdene GV2024 SVR 02 2026-04-15 Mthonjaneni Melmoth GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-14 Oudtshoorn Oudtshoorn GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-15 Raymond Mhlaba Fort Beaufort / Adelaide GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-11 Thabazimbi Thabazimbi GV2024 SVR 02 2026-05-15 Langeberg Ashton GV2021 SVR 06 2026-05-12 Langeberg Ashton GV2026 SVR 01 2026-05-12 Mantsopa Ladybrand GV2023 SVR 03 2026-05-01 Breede Valley Worcester GV2021 SVR 06 2026-05-08 Mohokar Zastron GV2026 2026-04-02 Knysna Knysna GV2023 SVR 04 2026-05-07 Gamagara Kathu GV2025 SVR 01 2026-05-04 Setsoto Ficksburg GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-13 Nala Bothaville GV2026 2026-04-07 Witzenberg Ceres GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-17 Okhahlamba Bergville GV2022 SVR 04 2026-03-25 Overstrand Hermanus GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-23 Newcastle Newcastle GV2024 SVR 02 2026-03-16 Dihlabeng Bethlehem GV2024 SVR 02 2026-04-20 Steve Tshwete Middelburg GV2024 SVR 02 2026-03-30 Swellendam Swellendam GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-24 Umhlabuyalingana Kwangwanase GV2024 SVR 01 2026-04-17 Swartland Malmesbury GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-17 King Sabata Dalindyebo Umtata GV2026 2026-02-23 Alfred Duma Ladysmith GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-02 Laingsburg Laingsburg GV2024 SVR 02 2026-04-21 Dannhauser Dannhauser GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-10 Umhlathuze Richards Bay GV2025 SVR 01 2026-04-17 uMfolozi KwaMbonambi GV2023 SVR 03 2026-03-16 Umdoni Scottburgh GV2023 SVR 02 2026-03-23 Blouberg Bochum GV2023 SVR 03 2026-04-06 KwaDukuza Stanger GV2021 SVR 06 2026-04-10 City of Tshwane Pretoria GV2025 SVR 01 2026-03-25 Umuziwabantu Harding GV2022 SVR04 2026-04-07 uPhongolo Pongola GV2024 SVR 02 2026-04-06 Collins Chabane Malamulele GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-06 Cape Agulhas Bredasdorp GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-17 Sol Plaatje Kimberley GV2023 SVR 04 2026-04-01 Bushbuckridge Mkhuhlu GV2026 2026-02-21 City of Cape Town Cape Town GV2025 2026-02-20 Dikgatlong Barkley-West GV2026 2026-02-16 Elundini Maclear GV2026 2026-02-23 Merafong City Carletonville GV2026 2026-03-02 Rand West City Randfontein / Westionaria GV2021 SVR 04 2026-02-20 Rand West City Randfontein/Westionaria GV2026 2026-02-20 Sunday's River Valley Kirkwood GV2026 2026-03-01 Umsobomvu Colesberg GV2026 2026-03-02 Emalahleni Witbank GV2026 2026-02-17 Mpofana Mooi River GV2026 2026-02-23 uMshwathi Wartburg GV2022 SVR 05 2026-03-12 Mahikeng Mmabatho GV2026 2026-02-23 Emfuleni Vanderbijlpark GV2026 2026-02-17 Makhuduthamaga Jane Furse GV2026 2026-03-02 Dawid Kruiper Upington GV2025 SVR 02 2026-03-16 KwaDukuza Stanger GV2026 2026-02-13 Saldanha Bay Vredenburg GV2025 2026-02-12 Metsimaholo Sasolburg GV2026 2026-02-10 Ngqushwa Peddie GV2026 2026-02-12 Langeberg Ashton GV2026 2026-02-09 Lephalale Lephalale GV2026 2026-02-09 Maluti-A-Phofung Witsieshoek GV2026 2026-02-09 Mbhashe Ibutywa GV2026 2026-02-09 Moses Kotane Mogwase GV2026 2026-02-02 Kannaland Ladysmith GV2021 SVR 05 2026-02-18 Mangaung Bloemfontein GV2026 2026-02-16 Breede Valley Worcester GV2026 2025-11-28 Collins Chabane Malamulele GV2023 SVR 03 2025-11-10 Drakenstein Paarl GV2024 SVR 02 2025-10-30 Ethekwini - Metro Durban GV2026 2026-02-13 George George GV2023 SVR 05 2025-11-06 Hessequa Riversdale GV2021 SVR 09 2026-02-06 Johannesburg Metropolitan Johannesburg GV2023 SVR 03 2025-11-12 Kannaland Ladysmith GV2026 2026-02-04 Khâi-Ma Pofadder GV2026 2026-02-13 Lepelle-Nkumpi Chuenespoort GV2022 SVR 04 2026-01-26 Mahikeng Mmabatho GV2022 SVR 05 2026-01-27 Masilonyana Theunissen GV2022 SVR 03 2025-12-17 Mohokare Zastron GV2019 SVR 11 2025-12-01 Mossel Bay Mossel Bay GV2022 SVR 08 2025-11-21 Ndlambe Port Alfred GV2024 SVR 03 2025-11-27 Tokologo Boshof GV2026 2026-02-09 Tswelopele Bultfontein GV2022 SVR 03 2025-11-21 uMfolozi KwaMbonambi GV2023 SVR 03 2025-12-18 <!-- #tablepress-3 from cache -->

**[Click here](/closed-valuation-rolls/) for the list of the other valuation rolls closed during 2025.**

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## Municipalities that should implement new valuation rolls in 2026

## NOTE: You are kindly requested to confirm implementation dates with the municipality

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Municipality List Ditsibotla Local Municipality (NW384) Phokwane Local Municipality (NC094) Dr. A.B. Xuma Local Municipality (EC137) Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195) Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (LIM472) Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154) Joe Morolong (Moshaweng) Local Municipality (NW1a1) Rustenburg Local Municipality (NW373) Kheis Local Municipality (NC084) Thembelihle Local Municipality (NC076) Mafikeng Local Municipality (NW383) Umvoti Local Municipality (KZ245) Matjhabeng Local Municipality (FS184) <!-- #tablepress-5 from cache -->

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1509 - Number of Objection results

388 - Number of Appeal results

R73539771 - Combined monthly savings

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## Hear from some of our clients

“We are very pleased with the result. Also, our huge thanks and
compliments for the professional service you provided.”
					
									
						
								Johan BrandtDirector, Columbia Falls Properties 121 Pty Ltd			
		
								
											
									
							
					
						“Thank you very much. This is indeed good news and I am extremely grateful to Rates Watch and all of their staff involved for their professional, efficient and highly successful approach to this matter”
					
									
						
								PR Boschoff			
		
								
											
									
							
					
						“Well done and thanks for all the hard work on this matter. I am positive it will result in a successful outcome.”
					
									
						
								Ricky

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