{
  "id": 20047159,
  "title": "Godongwana reassures investors of municipal stability post-elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/godongwana-reassures-investors-of-municipal-stability-post-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:16:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1178019-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed investor concerns regarding the stability of South Africa's municipalities post-elections, emphasizing that the country would remain stable despite the current political negotiations surrounding the formation of local governments. Speaking at the 13th edition of The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa, Godongwana detailed that the National Treasury was actively working on a policy to ensure the stability of municipalities, even if the outcome of the elections resulted in what he termed as \"123 hung municipalities.\" He further clarified that the National Treasury would utilize s216 of the Municipal Finance Management Act to withhold funds from municipalities deemed to be underperforming, ensuring that such financial resources would be effectively utilized for infrastructure development.\n\nGodongwana highlighted that over a trillion rand would be allocated for infrastructure projects, with a significant portion, specifically R205 billion, to be deployed by the municipalities themselves. This underscores the importance placed on the efficient functioning of municipalities to ensure that these funds contribute positively to the nation's development. Additionally, he noted the collaborative efforts between state institutions, such as the Development Bank of Southern Africa and Infrastructure South Africa, aimed at enhancing the municipalities' capacity to deliver infrastructure and basic services more effectively.\n\nIn terms of broader economic strategies, Godongwana acknowledged ongoing structural reforms as a crucial step towards making South Africa more attractive to investors. He pointed to initiatives aimed at improving network industries like Eskom and Transnet, and the introduction of competitive elements in sectors such as rail and ports, which are intended to enhance service delivery and efficiency. Lastly, he touched upon the possibility of involving the financial asset management community in discussions about financing African development at the G20 level, suggesting that such inclusivity could be beneficial for mobilizing resources for development.",
  "summary": "Godongwana sought to allay investor concerns about the country having 123 hung municipalities",
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    "Enoch Godongwana assures investors of municipal stability post-elections.",
    "R205 billion allocated by municipalities for infrastructure projects."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}