The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, will lead a ministerial support and oversight visit to the Msunduzi Local Municipality in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday.
“This visit is an important step in CoGTA’s broader efforts to address governance challenges, enhance service delivery, and reinforce the capacity of local municipalities to serve their communities effectively,” the department said.
The Deputy Minister’s visit forms part of a sustained initiative to drive tangible improvements in municipal governance and functionality across South Africa.
Under the theme “Every Municipality Must Work,” the department said this intervention shows its commitment to ensuring that municipalities operate efficiently, accountably, and in accordance with their residents’ needs.
The oversight visits are part of the District Development Model (DDM) engagements with key municipalities.
These visits align with Section 154 of the South African Constitution, which requires national and provincial governments to provide legislative and other necessary support to municipalities.
This support aims to help municipalities effectively manage their affairs and fulfill their developmental responsibilities.
“Since last year, Deputy Minister Masemola has been at the forefront of these oversight visits of direct engagements with municipalities across the country, providing hands-on support and oversight to address key challenges.”
The Msunduzi Local Municipality visit follows the first intervention of 2024, which took place in the Mopani District Municipality in Limpopo, marking the continuation of this strategic oversight initiative. – SAnews.gov.za
