KZN LEGISLATURE TABLES 2025/26 BUDGET VOTE AND CELEBRATES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE CLEAN AUDIT

MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31 July 2025

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature is proud to announce that it has once again received a clean audit outcome for the 2024/2025 financial year, marking the fifth consecutive year of this achievement.

Delivering the announcement during the tabling of the 2025/2026 Budget, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, emphasised that this milestone is not just about clean books, but about what those books represent, a disciplined, competent, and people-centred institution that takes its duty to the public seriously.
“This clean audit outcome is a reflection of the hard work, stability, and excellence of our administration and political leadership. It confirms that beyond passing laws and conducting oversight, this Legislature is committed to being a model institution that earns the trust of the people of KwaZulu-Natal,” said Speaker Boyce.

Speaker Boyce also highlighted a key challenge: only 0.5% of the provincial budget is allocated to the Legislature, yet this small fraction is expected to provide effective oversight over 99.5% of the Province’s expenditure, most of which goes to social services like education, health and social development.

“Out of this 0.5%, the Legislature is expected to execute consultative law-making, public participation and ensure effective oversight on service delivery as required by the Constitution. This is a funding model we must interrogate as we seek a more balanced, responsive and accountable governance system.”
Speaker Boyce highlighted that the Legislature’s consistent clean audits are a result of a deliberate investment in institutional stability, professional capacity and strong internal systems.

She praised the dedication of the Legislature’s staff many of whom are among the most experienced public servants in the country for delivering quality and consistency, even under tough economic conditions.

Despite tight budgets, rising public expectations, and external pressures, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has proven that accountability and excellence can co-exist. From consistent engagement with the Auditor-General’s recommendations to ongoing reform of internal processes, the Legislature has entrenched a culture of ethical leadership and clean governance.
The Speaker concluded by reaffirming the Legislature’s commitment to being a trusted voice of the people:”We are not here to govern from a distance.

We are here to remain rooted in our communities, responsive to our people, and accountable to the future,” said Hon Boyce.

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