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Ekurhuleni passed its R71 billion budget on 23 June 2026, after at least three failed attempts.

Council recordMayor: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza (ANC). Council run by ANC, PA, National Freedom Party. From Feb 2026 to present.

Decided 23 Jun 2026

Independently re-checked 18 Oct 2026 · 5 sources, 2 official

Independently re-checked 18 Oct 2026 · 5 sources, 2 official

What does the evidence show?

Verified

Mail & Guardian and TimesLIVE report it passed at the fourth attempt, with DA support.

Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.

Ekurhuleni passed its R71 billion budget on 23 June 2026, after at least three failed attempts.

Council record

R71bn

budget passed at the fourth attempt on 23 June 2026, with DA support, the Mail & Guardian reported.

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