Mogale City’s Draft Budget: What it means for you
The municipality has unveiled its draft budget for the next three years, focusing on water, electricity, roads, and essential services. But with financial challenges ahead, will your community’s needs be met? Find out how you can have your say.
The municipality has released its draft budget for the next three years, outlining how funds will be spent on critical services like water, electricity, and infrastructure.
• Also read: Mogale celebrates debt relief as newly adjusted budget is approved
But what does this mean for you, and how can you have your say?
On March 31, Executive Mayor Lucky Sele presented the draft budget for the 2025/26 to 2027/28 financial years. Now, the report is open for public review, giving residents a chance to see where their money is going.
You can find the document at all public libraries, ward offices, the speaker’s office, the Mogale City website, and even on the National Treasury’s website.
Why this budget matters
At its core, the proposed budget is about improving daily life in Mogale City. It prioritises essential services such as:
• Upgrading water and electricity infrastructure for a more reliable supply
• Fixing roads, streetlights, and civil maintenance to keep the city running smoothly
• Grass cutting and public space upkeep to improve neighborhoods
• Sustaining economic growth by ensuring well-maintained municipal assets
The budget also comes at a crucial time, following the approval of the 2024/25 adjustment budget, where the city welcomed much-needed debt relief. However, financial challenges remain, as customer payments are declining, putting strain on revenue collection.
What happens next?
The Municipal Finance Management Act requires that this budget be presented by March 31 each year, followed by a public consultation process. This is your opportunity to engage, provide feedback, and ensure your community’s needs are heard.
The final budget will only be approved after the consultation period, so residents are encouraged to review the report and participate in the discussion.
Making it simple
Municipal budgets can be dense and difficult to navigate – this one is at least 40 pages long. That’s why The Krugersdorp News will be breaking it down into a series of articles, making it easier for you to understand how it affects your daily life.
Keep an eye out as the News unpacks the key takeaways and what they mean for your household.
