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Collected on 21 August 2026
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R5.7 billion funding for provincial water infrastructure via DBSA
A partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) will inject R5.7 billion into provincial water infrastructure projects.
Critical Water Interventions: R5.7 Billion Funding: Partnering with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to inject R5.7 billion into provincial water infrastructure.
Places
KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality, eThekwini
Reference
https://www.kzncogta.gov.za/mec-buthelezi-delivers-r2-033-billion-budget-focus-on-water-security-and-strengthening-municipalities/
Amounts
R 2 033 000 000, R 5 700 000 000, R 76 000 000
Refurbishment of aging bulk water infrastructure in uThukela
R76 million is ring-fenced for refurbishing aging bulk water infrastructure in the uThukela district.
uThukela District Relief: R76 million is ring-fenced to refurbish aging bulk water infrastructure in uThukela.
Support for newly appointed IziNduna
156 newly appointed IziNduna will be supported to strengthen local-level leadership across KwaZulu-Natal.
IziNduna Support: 156 newly appointed IziNduna will strengthen local-level leadership across the province.
Deployment of technical experts to struggling municipalities
Technical experts will be deployed to assist struggling municipalities such as Msunduzi, uMzinyathi, Nongoma, uThukela, uMkhanyakude, eThekwini, and Inkosi uMtubatuba in driving financial recovery under Section 154 of the Constitution.
Direct Support: Deploying technical experts to struggling municipalities (including Msunduzi, uMzinyathi, Nongoma, uThukela, uMkhanyakude, eThekwini, and Inkosi uMtubatuba) to drive financial recovery under Section 154 of the Constitution.
Increased monthly stipend for Traditional Council Secretaries
The monthly stipend for Traditional Council Secretaries has been increased to R9,000 per month to support coordination between municipal and traditional governance structures.
Stipend Increase: The monthly stipend for Traditional Council Secretaries increases to R9,000 per month to support municipal-traditional governance coordination.
Fast-tracking completion of the Nondabuya Water Scheme in Jozini
The Nondabuya Water Scheme in Jozini is being fast-tracked to benefit over 1,800 households.
Rural Water Supply: Fast-tracking the completion of the Nondabuya Water Scheme in Jozini to benefit over 1,800 households.
