JOHANNESBURG - The City of Tshwane is facing an jobs crisis.
It has a staggering 37,8% unemployment rate, mainly affecting young people.
Now the metro plans to use R98 million of its budget to formalise 502 informal settlements, and allocate an additional R400 million to provide them with water and electricity.
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Despite the seemingly daunting challenge, Mayor Nasiphi Moya, is confident the city's Economic Revitalisation Strategy will help make a dent in unemployment.
She hopes to grow the local economy to 3,9% by 2029.