Western Cape Budget Speech 2012

(Western Cape Government)

Want to know how the Western Cape Government will be spending its budget in the upcoming year? Find out more below.

When and Where was the Budget Speech Presented?
The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Alan Winde, delivered his budget speech for the province on Thursday, 1 March 2012, at the Provincial Legislature.

What were Some of the Important Issues Addressed in the Budget Speech?
The budget for 2012/2013 has been aligned to achieving the Provincial Strategic Objectives. An extra R1.097 billion has been allocated for economic growth projects. Health and education will receive two-thirds of the budget, while a strong emphasis has been placed on roads and telecommunications infrastructure to support and help grow the provincial economy.

Where Can I Read the Budget Speech?
You can read the 2012 budget speech, the 2012 overview of provincial expenditure, as well as previous provincial budget speeches, via the links provided below.

View a brief summary of the budget in isiXhosa, Afrikaans and English.