Too little set aside for local governments in adjusted budget, says Salga
The organisation representing local government warns that municipalities are facing heavy revenue losses
09 July 2020 - 18:23
The additional allocation made to municipalities in the supplementary budget was not enough for them to cope with the challenges faced by the Covid-19 pandemic, the SA Local Government Association (Salga) said in parliament on Thursday.
Municipalities have suffered a drastic decline in revenue during the lockdown. With more people losing their jobs or having their salaries drastically cut, their ability to pay their municipal bills has declined...
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