Over R200 million owed to Ekurhuleni service providers, says Finance MMC

EKURHULENI’S MMC for Finance, Nkululeko Dunga, has revealed that the city has more than R200 million in unpaid invoices from service providers.

During a media briefing, Dunga stated that he and his colleagues in the newly formed government have identified critical matters within the city that demand immediate attention.

“We have noted with concern the issue of non-payment of service providers on time. Currently, the city has just over R200 million in unpaid invoices. This has serious implications for the ability of the city to deliver services, and on employees of the service providers,” said Dunga.

Dunga announced that the city will be hosting an Imbizo to address the issue of unpaid service providers, as this situation has severe consequences for the city’s ability to provide essential services.

Municipal officials responsible for the payment process will attend the Imbizo, and service providers who have not received payment in over 30