The Tshwane metro has confirmed that it has received a payment of over R90-million from the Department of Public Works, amid escalating tensions due to revenue collection efforts.

The metro has found itself in the grips of controversy, after several national departments have spoken out against the Tshwane Ya Tima campaign targeting properties owned or housed by government departments.

Tshwane mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, has stated that the government is R1.9-billion in debt to the city, and that revenue collection will persist, as no one is above the law.

In a released statement by the metro, the received payment is described as a constructive step forward in easing tensions and promoting cohesion.

“The city appreciates the engagement with the Department of Public Works to address these matters and views this as a constructive step towards resolving long-outstanding municipal accounts and strengthening intergovernmental co-operation.

“The city is currently owed in excess of R1.9-billion by various national and provincial departments. This places significant financial strain on the municipality and directly affects its ability to sustain service delivery,” the statement read.

In recent weeks, properties occupied by 12 different government bodies have been visited by Tshwane Ya Tima campaign teams and either been threatened with disconnection or disconnected.

Common sentiments expressed by entities that have spoken out against the metro’s efforts criticise the mayor and her officials for not doing due diligence before executing these operations and for reacting hastily, and making social media posts instead of communicating constructively.

The most recent of which was Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, who called out Moya for trying to switch off the Kgosi Mampuru prison over an unpaid electricity bill, referring to the endeavour as a ‘political stunt’.

The metro, however, reaffirmed its stance regarding credit control, insisting that when it comes to providing service delivery, no one will be exempt from Tshwane Ya Tima.

“The city applies its credit control and debt-management processes consistently and with the same level of rigour across all account holders, including government institutions.

“The city will update its records once the payments have been fully received and reconciled. Tshwane remains committed to working collaboratively with government departments to resolve outstanding accounts responsibly and in the interest of sustainable service delivery,” the statement concluded.

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We are at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility for #TshwaneYaTima. The prison owes the city close to R8 million for utilities. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/jG64magsH8

— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) January 23, 2026

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