Hlabisa to officially launch review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government next week

By Nkhensani Chauke

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is set to launch a pivotal review of the White Paper on Local Government on Monday next week.

This landmark initiative aims to establish a new local government framework centered on developmental priorities, democratic engagement, and intergovernmental cooperation, including a thorough examination of municipal funding models.

The upcoming launch follows extensive discussions, notably at the Presidential Local Government Summit in September 2022, jointly convened by the Department of Cooperative Governance and the Presidency.

The summit issued a formal call for the review of the White Paper.

Themed “Every Municipality Must Work – A Call to Collective Action,” the official launch ushers in the start of an inclusive policy reform process led by the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

The objective is to craft a modern and effective local government system through broad participation and engagement.

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