Earlier today, MMC of Finance Geoffrey Makhubo, delivered the Joburg Budget to the media at the Turbine Hall in the Joburg CBD.
The tone was set from the start, as the the MMC mentioned that the theme for this year is “A city that delivers on its commitments.”
Makhubo said that a R54.8 Billion budget will be delivered to council and citizens of Joburg.
According to Makhubo, pensioners over 70 years who own property worth R2 million or less will receive 100% rebate.
He also stated that the Health Department receive R775 million for the 2016/2017 and a 3 year capital budget of R361 million. The health department will also see the roll out of new clinics in some of the areas in Joburg.
A massive R3.2 billion has been allocated to public safety to ensure that communities are kept safe.
JRA received R884.1 million and a 3 year capital budget of R3.5 billion.
A budget debate will be held this Thursday at 9am.
Our Metro journalist, Belinda Pheto was at the event. View some of the tweets about the event below:
.@NE_Tribune MMC of Finance Geoffrey Makhubo about 2 deliver the #JoburgBudget here at Turbine Hall in Newtown pic.twitter.com/nii3nDxJIG
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
#JoburgBudget Theme for this year is "A City That Delivers on Its Commitments' .@NE_Tribune
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune #JoburgBudget #Makhubo boasts about some of the city's achievements since 2011, saying they have delivered on their commitments
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune"We committed to strengthen finances, increase financial capacity & I can confidently say we delivered"- #Makhubo #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune "We attained 3 consecutive unqualified audits with 6 entities receiving clean audit opinions in 2014/15 #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune 100% rebates for pensioner owners with gross monthly income lower than R8 234 with propert value less than 2 mil #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune Pensioners over 70 years who own property worth 2 mil or less will receive 100% rebate #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune On electricity, Makhubo says the less electricity u use the less you will pay #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune On electricity, Makhubo says the less electricity u use the less you will pay #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune Health department budget will also see the new roll out of clinic projects is Rosebank, Bosmont and Zandspruit #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune Health Department receives R775 million for 2016/2017& 3 year capital budget of R361 million. #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune Still on #PublicSafety EMS and JMPD receive R480 million to support initiatives of safe & resilient city #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
.@NE_Tribune JRA receives R884.1 million & a 3 year capital budget of R3.5 billion #JoburgBudget
— Belinda Pheto (@BelindaaPheto) May 24, 2016
