Masemola vows action to stabilise troubled Makana Local Municipality

By Johnathan Paoli

Deputy Minister Namane Masemola of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring effective municipal operations and the delivery of essential services to communities, despite ongoing challenges in various municipalities nationwide.

On Wednesday, Masemola conducted an oversight visit to Makana Local Municipality, joined by Eastern Cape MEC for COGTA, Zolile Williams, in support of the national “Every Municipality Must Work” initiative.

This initiative aims to rejuvenate local governance, improve service delivery, and restore functionality across municipalities throughout South Africa.

“The concerns raised by communities highlight the urgent need to address governance and leadership problems in municipalities such as Makana. I want to make it clear that the government is actively committed to turning the problems around,” Masemola said.

The delegation was welcomed by executive mayor Yandiswa Vara, who addressed the issues raised by Concerned Makhanda Residents in their memorandum submitted during a protest