The Western Cape Government WCG on Thursday unveiled a plan to enhance public services and infrastructure development, with the announcement of R1.739 billion in new funding as part of the 2025/26 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement MTBPS and the 2025 Adjustment Budget.
Tabled by Finance Minister Deidre Baartman at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, the budget is part of a broader strategy coined 'Scaling for Growth' aimed at stimulating economic expansion in the province, Cape town Etc reports.
Baartman highlighted the pressing need for increased infrastructure delivery and social services, particularly in light of rising population figures.
