Note to Broadcasters: Please find attached soundbites in English by Mduduzi Maphanga
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Kgetlengrivier remains deeply concerned about the stalled implementation of the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) and questions the commitment of both the provincial and municipal executives to restoring financial stability in the municipality.
Despite the FRP oversight committee having been established more than a year ago, it remains non-functional. At the same time, the municipality’s budget and supply chain management processes continue to reflect questionable spending priorities for a municipality already in financial distress.
The Auditor-General has further reported to Council that while audit outcomes remain qualified, there is no evidence of meaningful progress on the FRP, with repeat findings recurring year after year. This indicates a failure to use the FRP as a tool for reform, accountability, and financial discipline.
The province is now set to deploy a third Provincial Executive Representative (PER) to Council, raising serious questions about continuity, impact, and political will. The DA has written to MPL Steyl to engage the North West COGTA MEC, Mr Molapisi, and the North West Finance MEC, Mr Mosenogi, regarding the province’s role and responsibility in ensuring the FRP is properly implemented.
At a local level, the DA will seek urgent engagement with the incoming PER, Mr Patrick Dunn, as soon as he is formally introduced to Council, to demand clear timelines, measurable deliverables, and transparent reporting on the recovery process.
Kgetlengrivier cannot afford another paper exercise. A Financial Recovery Plan that is not implemented is meaningless while residents continue to suffer from financial mismanagement and collapsing services.
The DA will continue to use every oversight mechanism available to push for accountability, fiscal discipline, and a recovery process that delivers real stability for the people of Kgetlengrivier.