Joburg DA blames ANC for metro's failure to pass adjustment budget

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has blamed the African National Congress (ANC) for the metro's failure to pass an adjustment budget.

On Thursday, political parties failed to amend the city’s annual budget after the council meeting descended into chaos.

The meeting was adjourned following political disputes between parties, just before they were about to vote for the adoption of the adjustment budget.

DA regional leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the proposed adjustment budget was unsustainable.

“The Democratic Alliance (DA) firmly rejects this Adjustment Budget, which exposes the ANC/EFF/PA/ActionSA coalition’s continued mismanagement of Johannesburg’s finances. This budget is built on deception, with inflated revenue projections, reckless cuts to critical infrastructure – especially water infrastructure spending, and an unsustainable borrowing plan that will sink the city further into debt.”