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Budget 2015

The Department of Basic Education has welcomed the increase in the funds allocated to education by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene in the 2015 Budget.

“This 8 per cent increase to R276.7 billion in the allocation for education reinforces this government's commitment to education as its apex priority,” said Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

Budget 2015

Every year the government publishes a Budget Review. The review estimates how much money governement can raise to be able to have to spend on priorities such as health, education, and social grants, among others.

Special tribute

The late Minister of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Collins Chabane was a thinker and a driven servant who strived to make those around him become creative, solution-driven public servants.

Members of the public, different sectors of society, and The Presidency all agree that he was a humble, well-rounded person who had time to listen to the views of others.

The money to move South Africa forward and speed up the improvement of our quality of life is in the bank.

Every year, April is the month in which government starts to spend the Budget that the Minister of Finance shares with the nation shortly after the State of the Nation Address in February.

On February 25, Finance Minister Nene presented the Budget for 2015/16 to Parliament.

Budget 2015

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has welcomed the increased infrastructure budget allocations for municipalities, a significant share of which will go to KwaZulu-Natal.

“We have long called for increased allocations for basic services in our local municipalities, which despite major advancements, continue to experience infrastructure backlogs,” said MEC Dube-Ncube.

Budget 2015

Despite the weak global economic conditions, and the country’s strained resources, the 2015 Budget still managed to show Government’s commitment to improving the lives of the poor.

Over the next few months, communities across the country will experience better service as municipalities work hard to improve their performance.