National Treasury has decided to release R7.1 billion in withheld municipal equitable share funding from 31 July, despite many municipalities still failing to meet key financial and governance requirements.

The National Briefing · Jul 29, 2026 · 7m

National Treasury has decided to release R7.1 billion in withheld municipal equitable share funding from 31 July, despite many municipalities still failing to meet key financial and governance requirements. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the decision is aimed at protecting basic service delivery, while warning that municipalities remain under strict conditions and could face another withholding of funds in December.

Guest: Enoch Godongwana - Minister of Finance