Johannesburg – Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, has tabled the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and Adjustment Budget, outlining a decisive plan to stabilise provincial finances, accelerate economic growth, and strengthen service delivery in Africa’s economic hub.
Speaking at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, MEC Maile said the budget comes at a time of both global uncertainty and renewed local optimism, following South Africa’s successful hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit — an event that injected over R1 billion into Gauteng’s economy.
Gauteng Economy Holds Strong
Gauteng remains the country’s economic engine, generating R2.4 trillion in output and contributing 33% of South Africa’s GDP — more than KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape combined.
Despite global and domestic pressures, positive trends are emerging:
- A stronger rand
- Lower inflation
- Improved consumer spending
- South Africa’s first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years
“These developments signal confidence in our fiscal reforms and the resilience of our province,” said Maile.
R3.3 Billion Adjustment Budget Prioritises Key Services
The 2025/26 Adjustment Budget totals R3.3 billion, channeled towards frontline services and urgent provincial priorities. Allocations include:
- R1.1 billion for Health goods & services
- R507 million for Education (including scholar transport, nutrition & school safety)
- R103.9 million for Social Development
- R92.6 million for Community Safety
- R400 million for e-Government (modernising the Gauteng Provincial Network)
Digital Transformation: TendaSwift Goes Live
The province launched TendaSwift, a new e-procurement system designed to eliminate corruption opportunities, reduce manual processes, and ensure equal access for all suppliers — especially SMMEs.
“TendaSwift is not just a system upgrade; it is a corruption-fighting tool that brings fairness and transparency,” said Maile.
Other digital systems currently being rolled out include:
- Automated RFQ processes
- Invoice Management System (165,000 invoices submitted in 2025)
- Market Research Price Database to reduce overpricing
These systems aim to modernise procurement and protect the provincial purse.
Water Security a Priority
Amid recent water supply challenges, Maile highlighted major infrastructure interventions, including Rand Water’s new System 5A, which will add 600 million litres per day to Gauteng’s supply by end of 2025.
Paired with the award-winning Vlakfontein Reservoir, the upgrades are expected to stabilise water availability until 2031.
Municipal Finances Under the Microscope
Maile expressed concern over multiple municipalities tabling unfunded budgets, warning that this directly leads to service delivery failure.
Positive recognition was given to:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- Midvaal
- Mogale City
—all of which tabled funded budgets.
A Budget Focused on Reform
Closing his address, Maile reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, digital innovation, and inclusive economic growth.
“We remain focused on ensuring every rand delivers value to the people of Gauteng,” he said.
