Budget
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Cape Town rewrites budget rules after high court bombshell
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.
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Cape Town removes ‘lower rates’ claim from social media after misleading advertising complaint
The City has removed its public claim that “lower rates are coming to Cape Town” following a complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board.
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Cape Town’s R87.8 bn budget: relief for some, ‘stealth tax’ fears for others
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled the R87.8bn “City of Hope” budget promising 60% households stable or reduced rates.
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Western Cape tables R285.8 billion budget with focus on growth and service delivery
The Western Cape government’s R285.8 billion budget aims to boost economic growth while prioritizing essential services and infrastructure investments.
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VAT: ‘Not under our watch’ – says DA, EFF
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…
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