SALGA welcomes Cabinet approval of Reviewed White Paper on Local Government

By Simon Nare

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Reviewed White Paper on Local Government, describing it as a significant step towards reforming the municipal system, strengthening governance and restoring public trust.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirmed the approval at a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, saying the review was intended to guide the transformation and renewal of the local government system.

Ntshavheni said the review was undertaken in response to persistent governance, institutional, financial and service delivery challenges facing municipalities.

SALGA said the approval would help improve service delivery and the effectiveness of local government institutions.

“This is a landmark milestone in the ongoing transformation and renewal of South Africa’s local government system. The approval marks the culmination of an extensive review process aimed at ensuring that local government remains responsive, developmental, financially sustainable and capable of meeting the needs and