DA criticises Gauteng budget over e-Tolls and unpaid invoices [SOUND]

# The DA says Gauteng’s budget is under pressure due to e-Toll debt and overdue invoices. The DA’s Ruhan Robinson slammed MEC Lebogang Maile for excluding the party from budget consultations. Robinson claims that despite a 171-billion-rand budget, the Health Department faces a 7.3-billion-rand deficit, as many service providers remain unpaid. He said the DA will scrutinise the budget, demanding reforms and transparency before offering support: