Author: Alex Patrick

The City of Johannesburg’s R83 billion budget faced a setback as the council failed to pass it on Wednesday due to disagreements over budget allocations. The leading ANC, EFF, PA, and majority party pact, known as the Government of Local Unity (GLU), could not reach a consensus despite lengthy negotiations. Finance MMC Dada Morero, an ANC councillor, presented the budget speech on Tuesday, with Wednesday scheduled for responses to the budget and the final vote. The inability to approve the budget highlights the challenges of managing city finances amidst differing priorities. Stay informed about crucial developments like these by subscribing…