South Africa's fiscal referee has finally blown the whistle. On 7 July 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that National Treasury is temporarily withholding the July equitable share transfer, the largest unconditional grant local government receives, from Johannesburg and roughly 70 other municipalities.

National Treasury's decision to withhold July 2026 equitable share transfers to 60 municipalities highlights ongoing financial mismanagement and compliance failures across South…

The National Treasury's decision to withhold July 2026 equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities highlights ongoing financial mismanagement and aims to enforce accountability…

The National Treasury has temporarily withheld part of Johannesburg's July equitable share transfer, placing further pressure on the metro's finances despite assurances by city…

South Africa has suspended state funding to Johannesburg and 68 other municipalities over financial mismanagement, increasing pressure on Africa’s richest city ahead of November’s…

The National Treasury has temporarily withheld R13.5 billion in equitable share allocations from 69 municipalities nationwide, including R3.6 billion due to the City of…

The City of Johannesburg faces a costly dilemma as the National Treasury temporarily freezes a significant portion of its funding, forcing the municipality to reassess its…

South Africa's fiscal referee has finally blown the whistle. On 7 July 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that National Treasury is temporarily withholding the July…

National Treasury's decision to withhold billions of rand from 69 municipalities over financial noncompliance has intensified concerns about the state of local government.…

Finance minister says funds to go in tranches directly to Eskom, water boards and statutory bodies to safeguard electricity, water and pensions