The passing of the 2025/26 City of Tshwane budget today represents a major victory for all the City’s residents and for South Africans who want to see their nation’s capital shine as a beacon on the hill. It also marks the first time that ActionSA Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, and her Multiparty Coalition Government will be able to deliver from their own budget, an astonishing feat, given the changes already achieved in the City.
ActionSA Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, ANC Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, Cllr Eugene Modise, and the entire coalition team have tabled the first fully funded budget in years. This achievement is especially noteworthy considering that, less than a year ago, Tshwane was effectively bankrupt, had received consecutive qualified audit outcomes, and had accrued a staggering R7 billion debt to Eskom over just four years.
However, this budget goes far beyond stabilising a financially distressed municipality. It brings investment into areas that have been neglected by previous administrations, ensuring that all residents experience improved services. Notable highlights in the 2025/26 budget include:
- R740 million to support the rollout of Tshwane’s Economic Revitalisation Strategy, which we are confident will create 80,000 new jobs by 2029 and attract R17 billion in new investment.
- R1.4 billion allocated to upgrades of water and electricity infrastructure.
- R5.3 billion directed towards Emergency Services and the TMPD to ensure the safety and security of Tshwane residents.
- R2.9 billion in social security packages for the City’s most vulnerable residents.
- R304 million earmarked for Customer Relations Management to improve residents’ experience of municipal services.
- R522 million for the A Re Yeng public transport network, which is subsidised by the City to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable public transport.
- R565 million allocated to the protection of municipal assets, particularly electricity infrastructure, which have been left vulnerable to vandalism and sabotage by previous administrations.
It is worth noting that the increased investment in infrastructure renewal will see ageing infrastructure, long outpaced by rapid population growth, refurbished. This marks the beginning of a concerted effort to reduce power outages and water disruptions that have plagued communities due to long-term neglect.
The recruitment of more than 200 metro police officers is also significant, given that Tshwane has not undertaken such a process in over a decade despite a growing population. Plans to reimagine customer care in the City are equally exciting, ensuring that residents receive timely, responsive service and clear feedback while issues are being resolved.
Crucially, these investments are being made without drastically increasing rates and levies for residents, in fact, some rates are being cut. Water and electricity tariffs will remain below those recommended by Rand Water and Eskom, while property rates are being reduced by 4% to cushion the impact of increased property values under the new General Valuation Roll.
What ActionSA Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and the Multiparty Coalition Government have accomplished with this budget adds to a growing record of good governance decisions that are steadily reversing the legacy of previous failed administrations. ActionSA acknowledges and appreciates the role of its coalition partners, who continue to drive positive change in Tshwane in a cohesive and resident-focused manner.
ActionSA welcomes the passing of this budget and remains committed to supporting good governance that builds a capital in which all South Africans can take pride.
Pro-Delivery, Pro-Growth: City of Tshwane Budget Passing a Victory for All Residents
The passing of the 2025/26 City of Tshwane budget today represents a major victory for all the City’s residents and for South Africans who want to see their nation’s capital shine as a beacon on the hill. It also marks the first time that ActionSA Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, and her Multiparty Coalition Government will be able to deliver from their own budget, an astonishing feat, given the changes already achieved in the City.
ActionSA Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, ANC Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance, Cllr Eugene Modise, and the entire coalition team have tabled the first fully funded budget in years. This achievement is especially noteworthy considering that, less than a year ago, Tshwane was effectively bankrupt, had received consecutive qualified audit outcomes, and had accrued a staggering R7 billion debt to Eskom over just four years.
However, this budget goes far beyond stabilising a financially distressed municipality. It brings investment into areas that have been neglected by previous administrations, ensuring that all residents experience improved services. Notable highlights in the 2025/26 budget include:
It is worth noting that the increased investment in infrastructure renewal will see ageing infrastructure, long outpaced by rapid population growth, refurbished. This marks the beginning of a concerted effort to reduce power outages and water disruptions that have plagued communities due to long-term neglect.
The recruitment of more than 200 metro police officers is also significant, given that Tshwane has not undertaken such a process in over a decade despite a growing population. Plans to reimagine customer care in the City are equally exciting, ensuring that residents receive timely, responsive service and clear feedback while issues are being resolved.
Crucially, these investments are being made without drastically increasing rates and levies for residents, in fact, some rates are being cut. Water and electricity tariffs will remain below those recommended by Rand Water and Eskom, while property rates are being reduced by 4% to cushion the impact of increased property values under the new General Valuation Roll.
What ActionSA Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and the Multiparty Coalition Government have accomplished with this budget adds to a growing record of good governance decisions that are steadily reversing the legacy of previous failed administrations. ActionSA acknowledges and appreciates the role of its coalition partners, who continue to drive positive change in Tshwane in a cohesive and resident-focused manner.
ActionSA welcomes the passing of this budget and remains committed to supporting good governance that builds a capital in which all South Africans can take pride.