MEC for CoGTA and Finance visits Moses Kotane Local Municipality on Municipal Performance.
Moses Kotane Local Municipality (MKLM) hosted a delegation led by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Oageng Molapisi, on the 29th January 2025.
The visit formed part of a the roadshow aimed at assessing municipal performance, strengthening governance, and improving service delivery.
The engagement focused on the Municipal Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) report, which evaluates municipalities based on the following pillars, including:
-Putting people first
-Delivering basic services
-Good governance
-Sound financial management
-Building capable local government institutions
The visit provided a platform to discuss municipal challenges and identify solutions for improved governance and service delivery.
In his address, MEC Molapisi emphasized the critical role of local government in service delivery and the need for councillors to fulfill their constitutional mandate.
“We must assess ourselves both individually and as an organization to ensure that we provide services in a sustainable manner and promote a safe and healthy environment,” he said.
He acknowledged the need for better coordination between national, provincial, and local governments to enhance municipal capacity.
The National Treasury presented an overview of MKLM’s financial performance, including:
-Compliance status
-Financial performance
-Age analysis by income source
-Financial governance
-Audit outcomes
-Supply Chain Management
Dr. Bole from CoGTA provided a municipal performance assessment based on the six pillars of governance. The presentation also covered improvement plans, system usage updates, and strategies to enhance municipal administration.
The Municipal Manager Mr Mokopane Letsoalo delivered a comprehensive report on MKLM’s financial position, service delivery progress, and governance structures.
- Sound Financial Management
- Local Economic Development (LED)
- State of Service Delivery
-Water provision, challenges and intervention
-Roads and stormwater
- Lighting and challenges
-Sanitation
-waste removal
Mr. Mkhize presented the 2024/2025 financial performance report, detailing operating revenue, expenditure summaries, and revenue collection.
Before closing, the MEC expressed appreciation for the councillors’ participation, emphasizing the importance of commitment and follow-through on recommendations.
“I hope that councillors have benefited from today’s session. We need commitments. I appreciate and value the contributions from the municipality.”
As part of the engagement, MEC Molapisi handed over the Skills Audit Report to the Mayor of Moses Kotane Local Municipality Cllr Nketu Nkotswe , showcasing the givernment commitment to building a skilled and capable municipality.