Tshwane tables R2.4bn capital expenditure draft budget
According to mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, the budget is to address service delivery challenges and to maintain financial sustainability.
The Tshwane metro has tabled its first fully-funded draft budget since May 2021.
This comes after Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya announced the R52.3-billion operating expenditure and the R2.4-billion capital expenditure budget for the 2025/26 financial year.
This capital budget, crucially designed to meet the demands of the metro’s growing population and infrastructure needs, outlined key allocations that will address the municipality’s essential services.
The capital budget focuses on critical sectors such as electricity, roads and transport, water and sanitation, and human settlements, which are set to see an improved investment over the next year.
Today, during the council meeting, we presented a draft budget for 2025/26 that will be fully funded and not backed by bank loans. This budget will benefit the residents of Tshwane as funds will be bolstered to improve service delivery. For the first time in years, the City will… pic.twitter.com/tFnECAyGvk
— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) March 27, 2025
The metro has allocated R482-million to electricity infrastructure, R579-million for roads and transport, R515-million for water and sanitation, and R466-million for human settlements.
Moya said the R482-million in the electricity sector is directed towards upgrading prepaid meters, new electricity connections, and substation upgrades.
About the roads and transport allocation, these funds will be allocated to the continued development of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure, road resurfacing project and flood mitigation efforts.
“The BRT infrastructure is crucial to improving public transport within the metro, and the focus on road resurfacing is aimed at addressing the backlog of deteriorating roads and ensuring better road safety and accessibility.”
The budget for water and sanitation has been set aside for the improvement of Tshwane’s water and sanitation systems.
Following the tabling of a credible and fully funded draft budget for 2025/26, the next task for this government is public consultations. Resident of Tshwane, please take your chance to comment on this important budget. Your views matter. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/uTpWuQ0XmN
— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) March 27, 2025
This includes the extension of reservoirs and upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities, both of which are essential to meeting the metro’s water supply demands and ensuring safe, clean sanitation for all residents.
She said as the metro continues to grow, its water infrastructure needs to be upgraded to prevent water shortages and to ensure the sustainable use of water resources.
“Tshwane’s human settlements sector will receive R466-million.” The money will go towards bulk services, stormwater drainage systems, and access road development in new and existing housing developments.
The capital expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year is projected to increase over the following years, rising to R3.2-billion by 2027/28.
Despite the ongoing financial challenges, the metro remains determined to balance fiscal prudence with the need to provide critical services to residents.
Moya emphasised that although the metro has faced economic difficulties, this budget will reflect the commitment to recovering and rebuilding through targeted investments that will benefit residents.
In addition to these capital allocations, the metro has made strides towards reducing its reliance on external contractors, aiming to build internal capacity for service delivery.
Thank you @CityTshwane Executive for the sterling admiration of our Capital City. pic.twitter.com/ey8Nn9dz8C
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) March 27, 2025
The budget also includes R70-million savings on water tanker contractors, which will instead be directed towards purchasing a fleet of water tankers owned by the metro.
Moya said similar savings have been made in refuse removal vehicle rentals and security services, with the funds reprioritised to enhance the municipality’s internal capacity.
The draft will now undergo public consultation, allowing residents to provide input on the metro’s strategic plans and proposed expenditure.
With investments in electricity, roads, water, and housing, the metro aims to provide residents with reliable services, improved transportation, and safe living conditions.
Moya said the draft budget includes a provision to recruit an additional 200 TMPD officers.
She said expanding and renewing the TMPD force is critical to keeping residents safe and secure.
“The draft 2025/26 budget represents a balanced and responsible financial plan that seeks to address service delivery challenges while maintaining financial sustainability.
“The metro encourages all residents and stakeholders to participate in the public consultation process to ensure that the final budget reflects the collective vision for a thriving and inclusive Tshwane.”
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