Local govt at heart of Vulindlela II reforms – Ramaphosa

By Thebe Mabanga

The Local Government sector will be the focus of the second phase of economic reforms under Operation Vulindlela II, with major changes expected in water reticulation and spatial planning.

This is according to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury.

Speaking ahead of the official launch of Operation Vulindlela Phase II by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Pieterse told reporters that a key lesson learned is the importance of focusing on a few key priorities rather than spreading resources too thin.

“To be successful, we must consistently focus on the implementation of a limited number of priorities because comprehensive approaches tend to result in a dissipation of focus across too many issues, resulting in little progress being made” said Pieterse during his technical briefing.

Pieterse then noted that new reform areas “that matter for inclusion, resilience, and spatial equity, include strengthening the effectiveness of local government service delivery, especially