JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng provincial government has tabled its medium-term budget which will amount to over R500-billion over the next three years.
Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile said of this amount, R179.2-billion is allocated for 2026/27, followed by R182.4-billion in 2027/28, and a further R188.2-billion in 2028/29.
This was revealed on Tuesday when he tabled the provincial budget.
Maile said the allocation grew slightly from the previous financial year, reflecting year-on-year growth.
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Education received the largest share with R70.9 billion.
This amount is aimed at improving learning outcomes from early childhood right through to matric.
The second sector which received a high share was health and is allocated R70.3 billion.
According to Maile, this amount is to strengthen the public health system, expand access, and improve the quality of care.
Maile said this budget is in line with the provinces commitment to address its 13 priority challenges.
Of those challenges, health and education were top of the list.
Other social issues addressing GBV and femicide and unemployment.
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On inclusive growth and jobs creation, Maile said the Gauteng Department of Economic Development will be allocated R1.8 billion.
Gauteng Department of Community Safety will be allocated R2.3 billion to strengthen policing oversight, school safety, road safety, and the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
According to Maile the multi billion rand budget also provides for the comprehensive school safety programme, police station performance monitoring through oversight visits, the deployment of Gauteng Traffic Wardens and related operational support.