Mogale City Local Municipality is pleased to announce council’s adoption of the 2025/26 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) budget, which was approved during a Council Sitting held on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
The R5.6 billion annual budget is more than just a financial plan, it is a clear testament to Mogale City’s sound financial governance, developmental focus, and unwavering commitment to delivering tangible improvements in the lives of residents. Mogale City remains one of the few municipalities in Gauteng to table a fully funded budget, a remarkable achievement that highlights the municipality’s strong financial stewardship, effective revenue management, and disciplined approach to expenditure.
Aligned with the priorities of the Integrated Development Plan, the approved 2025/26 MTREF strengthens Mogale City’s developmental agenda, which is firmly grounded in financial sustainability, accelerated service delivery, and inclusive economic growth. The budget includes a projected operating surplus of R37 million, affirming the city’s ability to fund operations without incurring deficits, an increasingly rare feat in the current local government landscape.
Key investments driving growth and service delivery
The 2025/26 MTREF reflects a balanced and Batho-Pele governance approach to resource allocation. Notable investments include:
- R501 million in capital expenditure, comprising R289 million from national and provincial grants and R212 million from municipal own revenue.
- R98 million allocated for infrastructure maintenance, including road resurfacing, sewer spillage repairs, and streetlight upgrades.
- A phased R48 million investment, starting with R24 million in 2025/26, to eliminate chemical toilets and roll out environmentally sustainable Enviro Loo facilities, restoring dignity to affected communities.
- R16.5 million dedicated to the Brickvale Housing Initiative and R15 million for the development of the Swanneville Industrial Park, further advancing spatial transformation and local economic empowerment.
Relief measures to support households
In a bold move to help residents cope with the rising cost of living, the municipality has implemented a 0% increase in property rates for the next three financial years. Extended rebates for pensioners and residential property owners have also been approved, offering meaningful financial relief to vulnerable households.
Tariff adjustments from 1 July 2025
While property rates remain unchanged, the following tariff adjustments will take effect from 1 July 2025:
- A 4.3% increase in refuse removal and sundry tariffs;
- A 15.3% increase in water and sanitation tariffs, as determined by the Rand Water Board;
- An 11.3% increase in electricity tariffs, in line with National Energy Regulator of South Africa directives.
The municipality remains resolute in its mission to build a capable, responsive, and people-centred local government, one that delivers on its promises, puts residents first, and ensures that no one is left behind.