Cape Town has smashed a national record, spending more than R12.2 billion on infrastructure in a single financial year, but not everyone is celebrating.
Three Free State municipalities face severe financial crises and governance issues, threatening service delivery amidst state intervention and funding cuts.
CAPEXIT has renewed its call for Western Cape independence, claiming Capetonians lose 75% of their taxes to the national government.
Cape Town’s final budget of the current mayoral term was adopted on Monday morning amid sharp divisions in City council.
The City of Cape Town today opened public participation on amendments to its 2026/27 budget following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.
The City has removed its public claim that “lower rates are coming to Cape Town” following a complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled the R87.8bn “City of Hope” budget promising 60% households stable or reduced rates.
The Western Cape government’s R285.8 billion budget aims to boost economic growth while prioritizing essential services and infrastructure investments.
The Western Cape High Court is expected to deliver judgement by no later than 29 April following an urgent application by the DA and EFF to have the 0,5% VAT…