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Parliament is escalating efforts to resolve the R110B+ municipal debt crisis to Eskom through a new inter-ministerial committee, citing governance failures and corruption. This signals heightened scrutiny and potential procurement disruptions for municipalities and suppliers in the energy sector.

• Inter-ministerial committee to be formed to address R110B+ municipal debt to Eskom, signaling potential budget constraints for affected municipalities

National Treasury has implemented a temporary withholding of equitable share transfers to multiple municipalities due to persistent MFMA non-compliance, creating immediate cash flow pressure that will ripple through municipal supply chains and delay procurement processes.

• National Treasury withholding equitable share transfers to non-compliant municipalities

Cabinet’s approval of the Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy and ISFF signals major shifts in energy and infrastructure procurement. The petroleum policy will drive tenders for strategic reserves and refining capacity, while ISFF mandates structured community engagement, adding compliance layers but reducing disruptions for infrastructure projects.

• Draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy published for public comment, aiming to strengthen energy security and mitigate supply shocks.