Where Jozi’s money goes

Some of the key highlights of the proposed Joburg City Council R59 billion budget for 2018 and 2019 will see the largest share going to roads, transport, housing, electricity and water.

R120 million will go towards the provision of 200 serviced sites where beneficiaries will get full ownership.

R14 million has been allocated for embarking on a consolidated planning programme for informal settlements.

R50 million will be used for upgrading inner city emergency housing and rental stock.

R60 million has been earmarked for the renewal and refurbishment of Diepkloof, Meadowlands, Helen Joseph and Madala hostels.

R46 million will be used for the acquisition of buildings in the inner city to create affordable housing for residents.

R117 million has been set for the electrification of informal settlements.

R45 million for the installation of new public lighting city-wide, including informal settlements, as well as an additional R20 million for the repairs and maintenance of existing public lighting.

Joburg Water is allocated a capital amount of R3.1 billion over the medium term and R10.6 billion in operating expenditure to reduce pipe bursts by 6 000 leaks.

Pikitup is allocated a medium-term budget of R771 million, as well as R2.3 billion in operational expenditure. This will support additional cleaning shifts within the inner city. Pikitup’s operating budget will also go towards filling 1 400 vacancies in frontline service.

R30 million has been set aside for operational expenditure in the departments of health and social development. R20 million goes to clinics. Public safety has been allocated R260 million for both Emergency Management Services (EMS) and the Joburg Metropolitan Police.