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Eyewitness News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
WC Finance MEC says education and health are budget priorities over next 3 years
CAPE TOWN - Western Cape Finance MEC Deidre Baartman said most of the province's budget would be spent on education and health over the next three years. On Tuesday, Baartman retabled the province's spending plans for the next three financial years, following the withdrawal of the national budget in March. The MEC said the province would spend R215.8 billion on the social services sector over the next three years. This includes R101 billion for education, R100 billion for health, and just over R6 billion for housing.
IOL News
03-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Western Cape Finance MEC ensures stability with R89. 3 billion budget despite national challenges
Western Cape Finance MEC Deidré Baartman delivers the 2025 Budget Speech in the Provincial Parliament. Western Cape Finance MEC Deidré Baartman re-tabled the province's R89.3 billion Appropriations Bill after the national government unexpectedly withdrew its budget, including the legally binding Division of Revenue Bill. Addressing the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Baartman clarified that although the process had to be repeated for legal compliance, 'nothing in substance in the Western Cape Appropriations Bill has changed.' The 2025/26 Western Cape Budget still allocates a total of R269.5 billion over the next three years, with more than 80%, or R215.8 billion, dedicated to social services. This includes R101 billion for education, R100 billion for health, R6.4 billion for housing, and R8.4 billion for social protection.
IOL News
03-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Western Cape Finance Minister re-tables R89. 3 billion Appropriations Bill as national budget faces uncertain future
Western Cape Finance MEC Deidré Baartman delivers the 2025 Budget Speech in the Provincial Parliament. Image: Supplied Western Cape Finance Minister Deidré Baartman re-tabled the province's R89.3 billion Appropriations Bill after the national government unexpectedly withdrew its budget, including the legally binding Division of Revenue Bill. Addressing the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Baartman clarified that although the process had to be repeated for legal compliance, 'nothing in substance in the Western Cape Appropriations Bill has changed.' The 2025/26 Western Cape Budget still allocates a total of R269.5 billion over the next three years, with more than 80%, or R215.8 billion, dedicated to social services. This includes R101 billion for education, R100 billion for health, R6.4 billion for housing, and R8.4 billion for social protection. In terms of strategic spending, the province is staying the course on its four apex priorities: R43.8 billion to 'Growth for Jobs,' R3.9 billion to safety, R194.9 billion to build an 'Educated, Healthy and Caring Society,' and R23.4 billion to innovation, culture, and governance. 'In light of this,' said Baartman, 'the doors of the Western Cape Government have, and will continue to, remain open.' Despite the chaos at a national level, Baartman assured residents that essential services would remain intact, crediting this stability to provincial fiscal discipline. 'Despite the uncertain fiscal environment, the Western Cape Government can assure this house that we have kept strict protocols in place on cash flow management in the province to ensure service delivery continues uninterrupted,' said Baartman. She also acknowledged the tireless work of officials during this turbulent period. '2025 has really seen us exercise our legal and procedural muscles within the uncertain fiscal space nationally, and I would like to thank the Provincial Treasury team as well as the Legal team in the Department of the Premier for their assistance and guidance throughout this process.' Looking ahead, Baartman expressed hope for a smoother national budget process next year. 'For certainty, fiscal stability and trust, it is my sincere hope that the national budget process for 2026 will flow more effortlessly.' IOL News
The South African
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Stellenbosch star and CT Spurs teen sensation on PSL clubs radar
Stellenbosch FC star and vice-captain Fawaaz Basadien could be on the verge of a massive move to one of South Africa's football powerhouses. The talented Bafana Bafana left-back continues to draw intense interest from both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, with insiders tipping Masandawana as the front-runners to land his signature. 'If the asking price is met, he could be allowed to leave,' a source close to the situation revealed. Hinting at a possible big-money deal before the season wraps up. Stellenbosch managed to fend off heavy interest in the previous transfer window, fighting hard to retain Basadien's services. But with his contract situation now evolving and the player reportedly open to a move to Gauteng, a departure feels imminent. Basadien, known for his defensive solidity and sharp attacking instincts, would be a valuable asset to any of the traditional big three. With the transfer window fast approaching, expect a bidding war to ignite. The former Swallows full-back scored seven goals and provided six assists in 41 games across all competitions this season. Cape Town Spurs' teenage sensation Luke Baartman is once again making waves after recovering from a difficult, injury-hit season. The 18-year-old forward, who captured national attention with his debut in the Betway Premiership, is now back on the radar of clubs across South Africa, and even abroad. 'Boere,' as fans affectionately call him, missed much of Spurs' Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign due to injury, including a spot in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations squad. But scouts haven't forgotten his explosive talent. Rival clubs, including Stellenbosch, have been keeping tabs on the youngster for some time. However, whispers from within the football fraternity suggest that Gauteng sides are also lining up with serious interest. Baartman's resurgence has re-ignited talk of a potential move, and if the buzz is anything to go by, the teenage prodigy could be wearing new colours very soon. The Spurs young forward scored two goals and provided one assist in his last two games, netting against Leruma United and contributing a goal and an assist against Pretoria Callies in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Stay tuned with The South African as Stellenbosch star and CT Spurs teen sensation on PSL clubs radar. Will Basadien finally leave Stellies and will Baartman also seek greener pastures? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
