City of Johannesburg unveils R83.1bn budget, with tariff hikes amid economic strain
City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda , Speaker Margaret Arnolds , and MMC for Finance Dada Morero .
There were a number of national and provincial leaders in attendance, including Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo, the former mayor Parks Tau, Gauteng Economic Development MEC Tasneem Motara, and members of various royal kingdoms in the country.
The massive budget has increased from the previous financial year’s R80.9 billion. The previous budget had been rebased by 6% as the City could not collect the expected revenue.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Use your voice to deepen the dialogue and engage with stories of courage, endurance, community, triumph, and the pursuit of truth in SA.A new bi-weekly newsletter by wine editor Daléne Fourie. The newsletter will serve as a guide for those who make wine, those who want to learn more about wine, and those who simply just love wine.24 Apr
Dada Morero Gauteng Budget Speech
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
City Power Restores Electricity to Johannesburg CBD After M1 Fire, Still Faces ChallengesCity Power says power has been restored to a significant portion of the Johannesburg inner city. The area was left powerless after the M1 underground fire.
Read more »
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation warns of legal action over continued closure of city libraryThe library closed its doors in March 2020 with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and remained shut over ‘structural issues’
Read more »
Calls mounting for JDA to reopen Johannesburg City LibraryThe historic building's doors have been locked since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
Read more »
Eskom's court documents reveal staggering amounts owed by City of JohannesburgEskom's court documents reveal staggering amounts owed by City of Johannesburg
Read more »
Eskom allegedly owes the City of Johannesburg over R3 billionEskom dragged City Power to court to force it to pay R1 billion debt. In turn, the City of Johannesburg says Eskom owes it over R3 billion.
Read more »
City of Johannesburg to face scrutiny after inquiry report on deadly Usindiso fireCity of Johannesburg to face scrutiny after inquiry report on deadly Usindiso fire
Read more »