Update: Over R1bn for SMMEs and jobs among highlights of Joburg budget

The City of Johannesburg has met this week’s deadline set by the Gauteng government to pass its 2020/2021 budget.

The EFF is the only party which did not support recommendations for both the operating budget and the capital budget. Matongo said the budget was attempting to balance the needs of residents, as well as negotiate the tough economic period, adding that the City was urgently looking at measures to bring relief to residents.

A total of R1.2 billion allocated for the formalisation of informal settlements over the medium term. The construction and completion of clinics in Florida, Naledi, Bophelong, Turffontein, Zandspruit, Orchards and the Alexandra Hospice. Over R156 million set aside for hostel upgrades and R105 million for the upgrade of flats and old age homes.Up to R820 million allocated for storm water upgrades across the city, including in Protea Glen.An operating budget of R12.8 billion in 2020/21 – with a three-year capital budget of R3.1 billion for the continuous supply of water and sanitation to the people of Johannesburg – both in formal and informal settlements.

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