Tshwane’s 2025/2026 budget: A risky reliance on property tax revenue

THE Freedom Front Plus has warned that the City of Tshwane's fully-funded budget for the 2025/2026 financial year relies heavily on increased property tax revenue, making its funding status more of an assumption than a certainty.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise last week presented a R54.6 billion budget, comprising a R2.4 billion capital budget and a R52.2 billion operational budget, describing it as pro-poor and focused on service delivery.

The multiparty coalition partners in Tshwane, including the ANC, EFF, and ActionSA, praised him for presenting a fully funded budget that had been endorsed by National Treasury.

“This is the first fully funded budget since 2022 and represents a significant milestone in our turnaround strategy for Tshwane. It is a clear indication of our coalition commitment to responsible governance, sound financial management and inclusive service delivery to all communities in the City,” the parties said.

FF Plus councillor Peter Meijer criticised the funded budget, saying it is primarily based on increased property tax revenue, which has already drawn criticism from the party.