Residents are invited to have a say in the city’s budget and IDP

The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) invites members of the public to a series of Integrated Development and Planning (IDP) and budget consultative meetings that will run between April 9 and 19.

The first sessions will take place in Duduza, Boksburg and Katlehong 1 on April 9. It will be in Boksburg at 18:30 in the Reiger Park Community Hall; Katlehong 1 at 18:30 in the D H Williams Hall, and Duduza at 18:30 at Duduza Multi-Purpose Centre.

According to the CoE spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, the meetings will take place across the city to allow everyone to provide inputs and comment on the draft reviewed (IDP) for 2024/25 and the draft Multiyear Budget 2024/25 – 2026/2027.

The draft IDP and budget documents are also available for viewing on the city‘s website (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za). Comments and suggestions should be emailed to budgettips@ekurhuleni.gov.za

“The city appeals to the public to seize the opportunity and constructively contribute to the formulation of these important documents that guide the development and service delivery agenda of the city,” said Dlamini.

He further explained the meetings have been scheduled for the evenings to accommodate many people, including the working class and students.

“The IDP is a process through which municipalities prepare a strategic development plan which extends over five years.

“In terms of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, all municipalities have to undertake an IDP process to produce IDPs. During its five-year life cycle, the IDP is reviewed and updated annually. The Annual Budget provides the Medium-Term Revenue & Expenditure

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Framework (MTREF), which sets out the financial path for the ensuing three years,” explained Dlamini.

The closing date for comments is April 19.

Below is a table with details of all the meetings that will be taking place:

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