The Matjhabeng Local Municipality finds itself at a crucial stage in its recovery journey.
So said Thanduxolo Khalipha, the executive mayor, during a media briefing on Sunday 22 February in the municipality’s boardroom.
He briefed journalists on the progress being made in stabilising the municipality’s finances, strengthening governance, and improving service delivery across all wards.
He indicated that while the work ahead remains demanding, the administration is firmly focused on restoring financial discipline, rebuilding institutional credibility, and ensuring that services are delivered in a manner that is transparent, lawful and sustainable.
Administration is firmly focused
Central to this effort is the Financial Recovery Plan, which continues to guide the municipality’s reform programme.
The mayor emphasised that the plan should not be viewed as a short-term remedy, nor assessed through isolated correspondence or partial updates. It is a structured and ongoing institutional reform process aimed at addressing financial and operational challenges that accumulated over a number of years.
All reporting on the implementation of the Financial Recovery Plan is undertaken through formal governance structures in accordance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Submissions are supported by verified data, reconciled financial records and proper documentation to ensure compliance, accountability and audit integrity.
Khalipha said oversight of the recovery plan forms part of an established intergovernmental framework.
“The municipality remains the implementing authority, the provincial executive exercises oversight as provided for in the Constitution, and the National Treasury provides technical support and monitoring,” he said.
The executive mayor reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to cooperative governance, stating that all processes must remain within the boundaries of legislation and constitutional mandates.
