Department of Infrastructure Budget Day 2026
Minister Simmers tabled the Department of Infrastructure’s 2026/2027 Budget on 24 March 2026 in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. The R9.86 billion budget centred on acceleration, designed to future-proof the Western Cape.
In the build up to Minister Simmers’ Budget speech, the Department of Infrastructure hosted a Budget Day Expo which Minister Simmers and key partners visited before the speech was delivered in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
Watch: Budget Day Expo
Minister Simmers hosted partners and stakeholders at Department of Infrastructure’s Budget Day Brunch in Cape Town after he the delivered the 2026/2027 Budget Speech.
Watch: Budget Day Brunch
Following the budget proceedings, Minister Simmers joined representatives from First National Bank (FNB) for a title deed handover ceremony. This partnership facilitates the transfer of full, legal ownership to homeowners by using housing subsidies to settle outstanding loan balances for distressed customers. This initiative underscores the "partnership" pillar of the budget, moving beyond the physical construction of houses to the restoration of dignity through secure property ownership.
Watch: The FNB - WCG partnership assists financially distressed homeowners
The Department of Infrastructure celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme. In addition to offering financial support, the programme assists students with professional development and registration.
Watch: Congratulations Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Programme.
What began as a 67 Minutes for Mandela Day initiative in July 2024, has evolved into a fully-fledged Corporate Social Investment (CSI) project aimed at giving to those less fortunate by equipping schools with used furniture and IT information technology equipment, undertaking emergency building repairs and maintenance, and donating care packages to frail care facilities, special needs schools, non-profit companies, and shelters protecting for victims of gender-based violence (GBV).
Watch: CSI is a team effort
Read more
- Minister Simmers tables R9.86 billion budget to accelerate infrastructure delivery towards a future Western Cape together
- Premier Winde, Minister Simmers and Mayor Hill-Lewis unveil third major inner-city housing development in Cape Town
- Minister Simmers celebrates 20-year anniversary of Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme with new bursars
- The Western Cape Infrastructure Framework, Strategy and Implementation Plan 2050
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