Tshwane finance MMC Eugene Modise tabled the 2026/27 budget on Thursday, projecting an operating surplus of R1.4 billion. The plan prioritises stability and infrastructure improvements amid ongoing coalition governance.
The budget outlines operating revenue of R57.1 billion and expenditure of R55.6 billion for the coming year. Revenue is expected to rise to R62.4 billion by 2028/29 while expenditure reaches R61.5 billion, creating the projected surplus.
Modise highlighted ring-fenced allocations including R110 million to cut water losses, R60 million for electricity distribution improvements, R78 million for prepaid meters and R20 million for bulk metering systems. Non-revenue water losses currently stand at 40 percent.
Opposition parties raised concerns during the tabling. Democratic Alliance caucus leader Cilliers Brink pointed to underestimated revenue collection and rising losses since the ANC-led coalition took over. Freedom Front Plus councillor Grandi Theunissen questioned the deputy mayor’s involvement following an earlier council sanction.
A special council sitting to debate the budget has been scheduled for 28 May. National Treasury has recognised progress in fiscal reforms under the multiparty coalition.
