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Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 28 July 2026
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Wholesale open-access network
A wholesale open-access network will be established simultaneously with the 4G spectrum auction to lower data costs and increase competition.
and simultaneously establish a wholesale open-access network to lower the cost of data.
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/reforms-boost-economy
Amounts
R 32 400 000 000, R 15 900 000 000, R 3 400 000 000
Reprioritised infrastructure funding
The government has allocated R15.9 billion over the next three years to faster-spending infrastructure programmes, including R3.4 billion for school infrastructure and eradicating pit latrines, as well as incentives for clothing and textiles and the Expanded Public Works Programme.
Of this amount, said the document, R15.9 billion will go towards faster-spending infrastructure programmes (including R3.4 billion for school infrastructure and eradicating pit latrines), clothing and textile incentives, and the Expanded Public Works Programme.
SARS recapitalisation
R16.5 billion has been allocated to recapitalise the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to improve its operational capacity and efficiency.
The remaining R16.5 billion will be allocated to various programmes, including recapitalising the South African Revenue Service (SARS), a minimum wage for community health workers, critical posts and goods and services in health, and streamlining the management of the justice system.
Drought relief for water infrastructure
R3.4 billion has been allocated to drought relief, primarily focused on upgrading water infrastructure to improve resilience and supply.
In the current year, R1.7 billion is added to infrastructure spending (including funding for fast-spending school building programmes), and R3.4 billion is allocated to drought relief, mostly to upgrade water infrastructure.
Centralised housing subsidies for middle- and lower-income home buyers
R1 billion has been centralised to better support middle- and lower-income home buyers through housing subsidies.
Meanwhile, housing subsidies amounting to R1 billion will be centralised to better support middle- and lower-income home buyers.
Minimum wage for community health workers
R16.5 billion includes funding to establish a minimum wage for community health workers, improving their remuneration and job security.
The remaining R16.5 billion will be allocated to various programmes, including recapitalising the South African Revenue Service (SARS), a minimum wage for community health workers, critical posts and goods and services in health, and streamlining the management of the justice system.
4G spectrum auction
The communications regulator plans to auction spectrum for 4G services by April 2019, enabling new entrants and competition in the telecommunications market.
The communications regulator plans to auction spectrum for 4G services by April 2019,
Upgrading informal settlements with communities
R14.7 billion is being allocated to upgrade informal settlements through partnerships with communities, improving housing and living conditions.
In addition, changes to grant structures amounting to R14.7 billion will promote upgrading of informal settlements in partnership with communities.
