By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng environment MEC Ewan Botha has unveiled a R679.4 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year, framing it as a strategic and urgent intervention to tackle the province’s growing environmental pressures while unlocking green economic growth.
Tabling the budget before the provincial legislature on Thursday, Botha stressed the dual need for cleaner cities and “green jobs”.
“This is not just a financial statement; it is a declaration of intent. We are reshaping this department to reflect the urgency that the environmental mandate demands,” Botha said.
The budget prioritises inclusive economic growth, climate action, waste innovation and the transformation of key heritage sites into drivers of sustainable tourism and job creation.
The R679.4 million allocation has been designed with focused intent.
The major components include R353.3 million for personnel and strengthening departmental capacity through the hiring and development of environmental specialists, compliance officers, and planners.
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