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Gauteng councillors owe R5.5 million in unpaid bills, with broader municipal debt at R165.7 billion due to poor collections.
As of December 2025, Gauteng councillors collectively owe R5.5 million in unpaid municipal bills, with the City of Johannesburg accounting for most of the debt.
The broader provincial municipal debt totals R165.7 billion, driven by household and commercial arrears, while the provincial government owes municipalities R2 billion.
Poor credit control and low collection rates are cited as key causes.
The provincial government has deployed 10 advisors to improve financial management and is working with national authorities to resolve debts and prevent future shortfalls.
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Los concejales de Gauteng deben R5,5 millones en facturas impagadas, con una deuda municipal más amplia de R165,7 mil millones debido a las malas cobranzas.