Maile dismisses claims of Gauteng’s financial collapse as baseless

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development and Finance, Lebogang Maile, has refuted claims of an impending financial collapse of the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG).

Addressing recent media reports alleging the province faces bankruptcy and a R6 billion shortfall by June 2025, Maile dismissed these assertions as baseless and misleading.

“These claims are not new and have been refuted before. However, we must address them again in the public interest,” said Maile.

“Such reports are founded on erroneous premises that risk creating unnecessary panic among residents and businesses in Gauteng.”

Maile told reporters that Gauteng’s budget of R169 billion is substantial, but its impact hinges on prudent and efficient spending.

“While these assertions are not new and have been refuted before, there is a need to provide a comprehensive response in the public interest. These articles require correction as they are based on an erroneous premise that will only serve to create