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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matlosana welcomes the planned mandatory financial intervention by the Provincial Treasury as a critical step toward restoring stability in the City of Matlosana.
On 6 August 2025, a workshop with Provincial and National Treasury was held to discuss the draft Mandatory Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) for Matlosana, following the failure of the voluntary plan to bring any real change. The draft FRP will soon be published for public input before final approval and implementation.
This intervention comes after years of financial mismanagement, unfunded budgets, and the municipality’s failure to meet its financial obligations — all of which have crippled service delivery and damaged public trust.
The DA believes this plan is long overdue and essential to prevent further decline. It will enable stronger financial oversight, improve controls, and ensure that municipal spending aligns with service delivery priorities. It will also help curb waste and corruption through tighter monitoring of expenditure.
The DA views this intervention as a win for the people of Matlosana, who deserve a municipality that is financially accountable and service oriented. It is vital that the process remains transparent and that the public is kept informed throughout. The DA will continue to monitor the process to ensure the community’s interests are prioritised every step of the way.