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Johannesburg reports 91% revenue collection and infrastructure plans

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What happened

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Parks Tau, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, reported that the city's revenue collection rate had improved to 91%, resulting in cash exceeding R800 million for the first ten months of 2013. Tau also announced plans to resurface roads in major areas, including Sandton and Rivonia, and commit to installing 110,000 solar water heaters in low-income households over three years.

From sanews.gov.za

Why it matters

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The city stated it was attracting new investments while simultaneously working to root out corruption, having opened 23 criminal cases and conducted 30 disciplinary hearings. Improved municipal governance and increased revenue collection could boost national investment confidence in South Africa.

From sanews.gov.za

Who's involved

  • Parks TauExecutive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg
  • JohannesburgCity where revenue collection and infrastructure projects are being implemented

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SandtonSpeculative

    Sandton might see improved economic conditions due to municipal infrastructure investment, such as road resurfacing.

  • South AfricaSpeculative

    South Africa could see increased investment confidence due to improved local governance and revenue collection.

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