Message from the Speaker

As the wheels of transformation are groaning and arduously climbing the uphill of change in local government, the Matjhabeng Municipality has put in place most of the system that are necessary to enhancing good governance and community participation such as Ward Committee Systems.

The year under review saw several advancements made in this regard despite serious lack of capacity. The period that follows this report has however seen great improvements made. As far as compliance with the legislation in this regard is concerned, as this report will illustrate, much has been achieved and reasons are given for non-performance in certain areas.

The report therefore concentrates on the extend to which we have complied with the legislative demands placed on Municipalities to enable them to evaluate their performance.The ensuing year has already started to show results of the efforts as will become clear in the next report.

I wish to once again thank the office of the Mayor in its unwavering support during this period and point out that it is encouraging to work in this environment of co-operation. The role of overseeing the executive arm of the Council becomes much easier in such an atmosphere.

My appreciation is expressed to the staff that assist in the Speakers office in their continued effort to live up to the spirit of “Batho Pele” in interacting with the public and doing their duties.