Margaret Arnolds
Margaret Arnolds is a prominent South African politician and the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance in the City of Johannesburg. She has been in the news for recently tabling a substantial budget of R89.4 billion for the 2025–26 financial year, which she described as 'fully funded, pro-poor and pro-growth'. Arnolds aims to address historical service backlogs in underserved areas, particularly those affected by apartheid spatial planning, while also focusing on financial sustainability and infrastructure-led growth. Her budget allocation reflects efforts to revitalize the inner city and improve service delivery in areas like Diepsloot and Orange Farm.
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Recent news mentions
Council speaker Margaret Arnolds announced the motion for the creation of a deputy mayor position.
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Margaret Arnolds is the Johannesburg council speaker to whom Kunene submitted his resignation letter.
DA defector Liam Jacobs replaces Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene in Johannesburg council – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-29
Speculation mounts that former finance MMC Margaret Arnolds may return as speaker.
Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
Speculation mounts that former finance MMC Margaret Arnolds may return as speaker.
Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27The party may consider former speaker and MMC for finance Margaret Arnolds for the position.
Morero may be safe, but battle over Jozi council continues – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
Margaret Arnolds is the Johannesburg Finance MMC who tabled a budget of R89.4 billion for the 2025–26 financial year.
DA slams Joburg’s R89.4bn budget as politically motivated – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28