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Success Stories How Dbsa Plays Role Under Resourced Municipalities

Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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The document describes how the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) supports under-resourced municipalities through planning, financing, and implementation assistance across water, sanitation, electricity, roads, and housing. It highlights the National Electrification Programme (NEP) and specific projects in Mbizana and related transport initiatives, noting funding allocations and the impact on electrification, health, employment, and transport systems. It also references ongoing and future funding for major public transport projects such as Tshwane BRT, Ekurhuleni BRT, and Gautrain expansions, with a total funding indicator of 40.4 million Rand referenced for the programme. The overall message emphasizes DBSA’s role in infrastructure delivery and capacity-building in municipalities within South Africa and neighboring countries.

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water and sanitation infrastructure project fundingOngoing

Support for water and sanitation infrastructure in Moretele municipality

DBSA funded a project in Moretele municipality to address infrastructure backlogs in water and sanitation. The project includes construction of water reticulation systems, sanitation infrastructure, paved roads, and sports facilities, benefiting thousands of households.

Who it is for
households in Moretele municipality across four provinces: North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo
How to act on it
Local municipalities must apply through DBSA's official funding application portal to participate in such projects.
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This project was implemented to address the infrastructure backlogs faced by the municipalities, under the Moretele municipality on the north of Pretoria, adjoining four provinces, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
public transport infrastructure fundingOngoing

Funding for public transport projects: Tshwane BRT, Ekurhuleni BRT, and Gautrain expansion

DBSA has allocated R40.4 million for the development and maintenance of efficient transport systems, including the Tshwane BRT (A Re Yeng), Ekurhuleni BRT (Harambee), and the Gautrain rapid passenger rail system and its expansion. This funding supports job creation and improved access to secure transport for communities.

Who it is for
communities in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and Gautrain service areas
How to act on it
Local governments and transport agencies can access funding by submitting project proposals through DBSA’s official procurement and funding application processes.
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We have provided and continue to commit ourselves to secure funding support to the Tshwane BRT project (A Re Yeng), Ekurhuleni BRT project (Harambee) and the Gautrain rapid passenger rail project and its expansion.
infrastructure development supportOngoing

Planning, financing, and implementation support for municipal infrastructure projects

The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) offers support to under-resourced municipalities in South Africa and neighboring countries by providing planning, financing, and implementation assistance for projects in water and sanitation, electricity, roads, and housing. This includes bulk infrastructure development and community-focused improvements.

Who it is for
under-resourced municipalities in South Africa and neighboring countries
How to act on it
Contact DBSA to express interest in project support; submit proposals through official channels as per their funding application process.
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The DBSA provides planning, financing and implementation support to municipal development projects in the water and sanitation , electricity, roads and house resources sectors.
electrification project fundingOngoing

Funding for the National Electrification Programme (NEP) in Mbizana municipality

DBSA supports the electrification of houses in the Mbizana municipality, specifically in the villages of Monti, Ntlozo, Gumzama, Mqonjwana, and Lugwijini. The project involves building bulk infrastructure to ensure a reliable electricity supply, improving health outcomes, and creating temporary employment opportunities.

Who it is for
households in Monti, Ntlozo, Gumzama, Mqonjwana, and Lugwijini villages within Mbizana municipality
How to act on it
Residents affected by lack of electricity can apply through local municipal authorities who coordinate with DBSA for inclusion in the NEP.
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This project focuses on the implementation of electrification of houses under the Mbizana municipality, including the Monti, Ntlozo, Gumzama, Mqonjwana and Lugwijini villages.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Amounts

R 40 400 000

Parties

Mbizana municipality

Key Takeaways

  • DBSA
  • under-resourced municipalities
  • National Electrification Programme (NEP)
  • Mbizana municipality
  • Monti, Ntlozo, Gumzama, Mqonjwana, Lugwijini
  • electrification of houses
  • bulk infrastructure
  • health improvements
  • temporary employment
  • A Re Yeng (Tshwane BRT)
  • Harambee (Ekurhuleni BRT)
  • Gautrain rapid passenger rail
  • R40.4 million
  • water and sanitation, electricity, roads, housing
  • planning, financing, implementation support