Gauteng Boosts Education and Health Spending to Record Levels

Gauteng invests more towards health and education

Sunday World2026.03.15Updated 21d ago

The Gauteng provincial government has placed education and healthcare at the centre of its spending plans, allocating the largest share of its budget to these sectors to improve learning outcomes and strengthen public health services. In the 2026/27 financial year, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) will receive R70.9-billion, with spending expected to increase to

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Gauteng's provincial government is prioritizing education and healthcare with major budget increases for the 2026/27 financial year. The Department of Education will receive R70.9-billion, marking the largest allocation to these critical sectors. The investment aims to improve learning outcomes and strengthen public health services across the province.

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