Ekurhuleni 2024/25 budget: Watch finance MMC reveals money allocated to departments

Finance MMC assured the residents of Ekurhuleni that getting the metro’s finances in order is his number one priority.

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The newly appointed Ekurhuleni Finance MMC, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, unpacked the city’s R60.67b budget for the 2024/25 financial year, and revealed how much would be allocated to the different departments.

Dlabathi updated the media on the recently approved annual budget during his first budget speech at a press conference called by the Ekurhuleni Mayor Doctor Xhakaza to brief the media on key things the city had improved since he assumed office in April.
The MMC said the budget was developed through extensive consultation with the multi-party caucus and rigorous planning in the finance budget steering committee.

“This budget reflects our commitment to promoting good governance and ensuring the financial sustainability of our city. The total revenue for the current budget is projected to be R60.67 billion, an increase from the revised budget of R55.5b for 2023/24,” explained Dlabathi.

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Budget allocation
Dlabathi said the budget prioritises critical areas to enhance the quality of life for all Ekurhuleni residents:
• R475m allocated for road repairs and maintenance.
• R420m to upgrade and maintain stormwater drainage systems.
• Continued investment in streetlights and high-mast light maintenance to improve safety and visibility.
Energy Department
The Energy Department was allocated a capital budget of R5.52b in this budget, focusing on several key projects, including the upgrading and construction of substations and electrification of 2 500 households in various informal settlements.
Roads and Stormwater Department
The Roads and Stormwater Department was allocated R2.636b in 2024/25, focusing on various projects, including R72m to implement phases of the masterplan in Thokoza; R37m to upgrade Etwatwa streets and roads; R20m to address dumping and rehabilitate the stream in Tembisa.
Water and Sanitation Department
The Water and Sanitation Department was allocated R590m in 2024/25 for key projects, including:
• R30m for a new 30Ml reservoir in Germiston.
• R15m to construct a new sewer pipeline.
• R10m for a new water pipeline in Nigel.
• R10m for the Rondebult Outfall Sewer upgrades in Boksburg.
• R10m for new sewer pipeline construction in Tembisa.
Transport
The Transport Department was allocated R353m in 2024/25 for the completion of Phase 1A and extending the BRT route into Phase 1B and 1C, with
projects such as:
• Trunk route area 6D: Completion of dedicated bus lanes.
• Complementary/feeder route bus stops: Construction of bus stops and intersection upgrades in Boksburg and Vosloorus.
• Bus shelters: Construction of 25 bus shelters along Phase 1A and B routes.
Human settlements
The Human Settlements Department was allocated R492.5m in 2024/25 to implement various housing programmes, including:
• R16m for roads and stormwater construction in Ext 4, Birchleigh North.
• R9m for services to unlock the construction of 257 RDP walkups in the Leeuwpoort Mega Housing Project.
• R12m for roads and stormwater construction in the Daggafontein Mega Project.
• R8m to complete 300 serviced stands in Ext 9, Palm Ridge.
Tariff adjustment
• Property rates increased by 4.6%.
• Sanitation increased by 6%.
• Refuse removal is up by 5.3%.
• Water is up by 6%.
• Electricity increased by 11.75%.
Dlabathi said these adjustments align with the consumer price index and legislated tariff increases.
“We understand the impact of these increases on our residents and have ensured that they are kept to a minimum while still enabling us to deliver essential services.