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flag Gauteng faces budget crisis due to rapid population growth, high spending, and low revenue, straining schools and infrastructure.

flag Gauteng is facing severe budget strain as it absorbs about 230,000 new residents annually, including 50,000 students, increasing pressure on schools and infrastructure. flag Finance MEC Lebogang Maile said the province had spent 82.2% of its adjusted R175.6 billion budget by January 2026, with education spending at 85% of its allocation. flag Rapid population growth, slow economic growth, and high unemployment have reduced revenue, complicating fiscal planning. flag The province is pursuing public-private partnerships to address a shortage of 3,600 school buses, while also managing e-toll debt and capital spending risks.

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