The City of Tshwane has tabled a fully funded and National Treasury-approved 2026/2027 budget aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, improving safety and expanding social support services across the metro.
Deputy Executive Mayor, Eugene Modise, delivered the budget speech on Thursday, describing it as “a budget of a city that works for all its people” and one that positions Tshwane as “open for business.”
A major portion of the budget has been directed towards infrastructure renewal and service delivery. The city allocated R2.1 billion for infrastructure development in the 2026/2027 financial year, while R3.165 billion over the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) will go towards water and sanitation projects. Another R2.182 billion has been set aside for energy and electricity, with R1.297 billion earmarked for roads and transport upgrades.
On safety and cleanliness, the city announced R475 million for security services and R566 million for household refuse removal. An additional R200 million will be used to protect critical infrastructure, while four new satellite police stations are expected to be established in underserved communities. The metro also allocated R70 million for metro police technology and R20 million for a real-time crime control centre.
The budget further prioritises community wellbeing and social support. The city committed R2.5 billion towards a social support package and said 150 000 households will continue receiving assistance through rates rebates and free basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal. Funding was also allocated for Expanded Public Works Programme opportunities, HIV/AIDS response programmes and drug abuse interventions.
Meanwhile, governance and administrative improvements also feature prominently in the budget. The city allocated R824 million for shared services, R439 million for fleet management and R385 million for IT services as part of efforts to modernise municipal operations and improve service delivery.
City officials say the budget reflects fiscal stability and is intended to restore dignity to residents while driving economic growth and infrastructure renewal across Tshwane.
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