Tshwane’s financial progress faces criticism over mayor's vision

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has faced criticism from the DA after delivering her maiden State of the Capital Address on Thursday, with the party labelling it as unoriginal and lacking new initiatives.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

Former mayor and DA caucus leader Cilliers Brink expressed disappointment with Moya's address, saying she failed to present a distinct vision for the City’s future.

He said: “What we said in the beginning was that this is an opportunity for the mayor to outline her vision, her agenda distinct from the things that were done by the DA-led coalition where she was the deputy mayor. Unfortunately, she failed to do so today”

Brink said Moyza’s address contained nothing new and was littered with a lot of disappointments.

During her speech, Moya said: “Tshwane’ financial outlook is beginning to show signs of improvement, thanks to decisive action and the growing support of our residents. We are proud to report that our cash reserves are projected to reach R2.86 billion in the 2025/26 financial year.”

She added that the development marked an important step toward financial stability, with the City's liquid-ity coverage improving from 23 days to 43 days over the next two years.