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Budget CutIrregular SpendPolicy Change
Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly- ●National Treasury will deduct funds directly from national/provincial departments to settle R22.2B owed to municipalities (R14B provincial, R8.2B national)
- ●Municipalities under scrutiny: Section 216(2) withholding for unfunded budgets or financial violations remains active
- ●Reforms target local government funding model, infrastructure, and financial sustainability
- ●Irregular expenditure in municipalities remains a critical concern with accountability measures emphasized
- ●Departments with outstanding municipal debts may face unexpected budget reductions, affecting procurement budgets
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