Local Government

National Treasury’s announcement on 7 July

    From Fiscal Discipline to Political Survival: Is National Treasury Finally Fixing Local Government?

    From Fiscal Discipline to Political Survival: Is National Treasury Finally Fixing Local Government? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

    National Treasury’s announcement on 7 July that is it is temporarily withholding the July 2026 equitable share transfers to a large number of municipalities across the country represents one of the most consequential interventions in local government finance in recent years. On paper, it is a technical measure designed to enforce compliance with the Constitution…

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    The ANC’s Service Delivery War Room Gimmick or Genuine Action to Service Communities

      The ANC’s Service Delivery War Room: Gimmick or Genuine Action to Service Communities?

      The ANC’s Service Delivery War Room: Gimmick or Genuine Action to Service Communities? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

      Following the conclusion of its National Executive Committee (NEC) Lekgotla, the African National Congress (ANC) announced the establishment of a Service Delivery War Room, to be housed within the Office of the Secretary-General and led by Fikile Mbalula. Framed as a strategic intervention, the initiative is intended to stabilise struggling municipalities, strengthen oversight of ANC…

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      Auditor-General

        Reflections on the Auditor-General’s 2023/24 Findings: A Warning Shot Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections

        Reflections on the Auditor-General’s 2023/24 Findings: A Warning Shot Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

        Overview On 28 May, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke briefed Parliament on the 2023/24 local government audit outcomes – unveiling a grim portrait of entrenched financial mismanagement, eroded institutional capacity, and persistent governance failures. The report confirms what many communities already know: service delivery is collapsing, and public trust in local government is fast disappearing. Audit Outcomes:…

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