Limpopo cracks down on wasteful spending in 2025/26 budget

By Thapelo Molefe

Limpopo’s provincial government has drawn a firm line against wasteful expenditure.

Tabling a R86 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year on Tuesday, Limpopo Finance MEC Kgabo Mahoai vowed strict financial discipline, emphasising that every cent allocated must be accounted for.

Using a striking metaphor, Mahoai compared the province’s finances to a slaughtered cow, insisting that ‘nothing should go to waste.’

With a strong emphasis on infrastructure, financial discipline, and economic recovery, he assured that Limpopo’s funds would be spent efficiently and transparently.

Infrastructure remains central, with R5.6 billion allocated to Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure, including R2.6 billion for road maintenance.

Acknowledging public frustration over poor roads, Mahoai said: “People want to see roads—new roads, maintenance, and re-gravelling where possible. We believe we are getting there.”

To tackle municipal financial instability, R150 million has been set aside to clear outstanding government debts to municipalities.

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