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Gauteng faces budget crisis due to rapid population growth, high spending, and low revenue, straining schools and infrastructure.
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.
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.
Rapid population growth, slow economic growth, and high unemployment have reduced revenue, complicating fiscal planning.
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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Gauteng se enfrenta a una crisis presupuestaria debido al rápido crecimiento de la población, al alto gasto y a los bajos ingresos, lo que afecta a las escuelas y la infraestructura.