KZN spends big on health, education in R168 billion budget plan

South Africa: KZN Sets R168 Billion Budget With No Cuts to Government Departments

The KwaZulu-Natal government tabled a R168.2-billion budget and promised that no provincial department will face budget cuts this financial year. Most of the money goes to education, health and social development, which together take more than 80% of the provincial budget.

KZN spends big on health, education in R168 billion budget plan

KZN Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled a R168,2 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year focusing on fiscal recovery. The budget prioritises significant investments in health, education, and infrastructure to drive long-term stability and growth.

KZN sets R168 billion budget with no cuts to government departments

Listen to this article. By Celani Sikhakhane The KwaZulu-Natal government tabled a R168.2-billion budget and promised that no provincial department will face budget cuts this financial year. Most of the money goes to education, health and social development, which together take more than 80% of the provincial budget. Families who rely on public schools, clinics and social services will see most of the province’s money spent on these services t…

Education wins big with salary relief, Grade R, and infrastructure boost

Akani Nkuna The KwaZulu-Natal education department will receive additional funding over the next three years to cover salary costs, support teacher assistants, and strengthen school infrastructure, MEC Francois Rodgers said on Tuesday while tabling the 2026/27 budget. The amount allocated to education is R71.193 billion, accounting for 42.4% of the total R168.2 billion provincial budget. ALSO READ: R5 million in prizes up for grabs in Gauteng in…

Education wins big with salary relief and infrastructure boost

The KwaZulu-Natal education department will receive additional funding over the next three years to cover salary costs, support teacher assistants, and strengthen school infrastructure, MEC Francois Rodgers said on Tuesday while tabling the 2026/27 budget. The amount allocated to education is R71.193 billion, accounting for 42.4% of the total R168.2 billion provincial budget. ALSO READ: R5 million in prizes up for grabs in Gauteng innovation cha…