The Executive Council of Mpumalanga Provincial Government met to discuss the situation in the Mbombela Local Municipality.

This extraordinary Executive Council meeting arose out of concern of lack of implementation of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) as instructed by the Department of Local Government and Housing.

The Departments’ investigation was prompted by a request by the Municipality with regard to administrative and financial problems. The result of the investigation culminated in the department supporting the Mbombela Municipality to ensure that they fulfill their obligations in terms of the Constitution.

The Executive Council in its meeting today expressed concern at the lack of progress in the implementation of the report of Section 106.

The Executive Council resolved to issue a directive to the Mbombela Municipality to implement with immediate effect the following:
· To resolve the high number of critical vacant funded posts, particularly Section 57 managers
· To address issues of 2010 World Cup
· Under spending on Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) allocations.
· They should also address the issue of municipal financial viability and management in regard to the increasing consumer debt.
· Further more, they should address the issue of roles and responsibilities in regard to municipal governance issues.

Issued by the Chief Directorate Communication in the Office of the Premier
MpumalangaProvincial Government

Inquiries Mr. L. Mosia at +27 13 7662244/082 5616465.