She said the lion's share of the budget, R42.8bn, had been allocated to operational costs such as infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
Her budget presentation got off to a shaky start, with the Inkatha Freedom Party calling for a halt to proceedings. The opposition party said Gumede should not be presenting the budget as she is facing fraud-related charges related to a municipal tender. Despite their objections, Gumede continued.
"When we approve the budget, there is no implementation on the ground. Once it is passed, people will continue protesting for service delivery," he added.
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