# The City of Ekurhuleni has reduced its employee-related costs from 12.2-billion-rand to 11.7-billion-rand in its adjusted budget, turning to contracted services due to high vacancy rates and overtime abuse by municipal employees. The finance committee flagged inefficiencies, noting that non-revenue departments like health and social development were consuming significant resources without delivering results. According to News24, opposition councillors are now warning of the financial strain from relying on contracted work. The council plans to reduce overtime by 50-percent and review shift systems to improve productivity.
Ekurhuleni reduces employee-related costs in its adjusted budget