# BOSA says the City of Johannesburg is owed 1.44-billion-rand by national and provincial government institutions for essential municipal services. This unpaid debt strains the city’s finances, threatening its ability to maintain infrastructure and deliver services. BOSA’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, says strict financial discipline, fair revenue collection, and swift dispute resolution are crucial. She says to build a sustainable Johannesburg, government departments must prioritize financial accountability and settle outstanding municipal accounts promptly:
BOSA says government must pay what it owes Johannesburg [SOUND]
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