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

Dr Zweli Mkhize sheds light on the National Treasury's bold move to withhold R13.5 billion from 69 municipalities, revealing the underlying governance challenges that demand…

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…