By Johnathan Paoli
Ekurhuleni Finance and Strategy MMC Jongizizwe Dlabathi has called on the metro council to put aside political differences and work together to stabilise the metro and improve service delivery.
Presenting the R71 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday at the OR Tambo Government Precinct in Germiston, Dlabathi said the municipality’s financial plan was designed to restore public confidence, rebuild infrastructure and strengthen the city’s internal capacity after years of governance instability.
“What we need in this council is for egos to be suppressed in favour of the well-being of our communities, the communities we so claim to represent. On the 1st of July 2026, residents of Ekurhuleni will be expecting clean running water in their taps. They will be expecting flushing toilets, electricity supply, waste collection, fixing of potholes, and ensuring an environmentally friendly city,” he said.
Despite the tabling of the budget, the
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