Furthermore, it was reported that the total debt owed to the municipality amounts to R115.7 million as at 31 August 2011. It was further reported that an item has been sent to the Council to write-off prescribed debts estimated at R74.3 million (64 per cent) and this was in line with the Council write-off policy. The municipality reported that rate payers association had opened a trust account where some of the monies meant for payment of municipal services and taxes are paid into.