Subsidies and electricity are where SA municipalities get the most income from

Grants and subsidies were the largest contributor to municipal revenue in the year to June 2015‚ at 31%‚ followed by electricity sales which comprised 28‚3% of revenue.Property rates received (14‚7%)‚ 'other revenue' (11‚2%) which consists of fines‚ licences and permits‚ public contributions and donations‚ water sales (8‚5%)‚ sewerage and sanitation charges (3‚7%)‚ and refuse removal charges (2‚8%) are the other sources of revenue‚ according to Stats SA data released on Wednesday.