The National BriefingThere are now reports that the government has set aside R300-million for once-off gratuity payments to councillors who will not return to office following the 2026 local government elections. This is expected to be the final round of payments, with concerns raised about the sustainability of the practice and the decision to reallocate funds from municipal infrastructure budgets. Who qualifies, how much will former councillors receive, and why is this benefit being phased out?
Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).
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