Author Archives: CAN Team

Municipal Matters: Tariffs and services explained

It is a key objective of the municipality to make sure it has a funded [...]

SRA – Initial planning and engagement phase

• Form a steering committee; • Engage with the municipality; • Define UIP proposed boundary.

An adjustment budget, if necessary, must be tabled

Section 72 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) is a critical provision for monitoring [...]

A new era in politics gives rise to new challenges in community activism

If you were in denial that South Africa had entered the election cycle,  then the [...]

Municipalities must table their audited Annual Financial Report in Council

Section 127 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) is a critical provision that governs [...]

Mayor to submit Q2 Report to Council

Sections 71 and 52(d) of the MFMA work together to ensure robust financial monitoring, oversight, [...]

Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment must take place

Section 72 of the MFMA focuses on the Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment, a critical [...]

Yes, we really can

Keeping a positive attitude is what will drive us forward and then the future possibilities [...]

Municipal Matters: The political leadership structure explained

Once all the votes have been verified after each local government election, the next decision [...]

Municipal Matters: Categories of municipalities explained

South Africa is a constitutional democracy with a three-tiered system of government (national, provincial and [...]