Rustenburg – MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
(COGHSTA), Gaoage Oageng Molapisi officially launched the Human Settlements MUNIMEC for
the 7th Administration at Rustenburg.
Addressing the launch MEC Molapisi highlighted that “MUNIMEC forum is established in line with
intergovernmental relations framework, and will sit on a quarterly basis as an important platform for
the provincial department and local government to share information and discuss challenges
confronting the sector”.
Key objectives of the MuniMEC include:
• Strengthening Coordination: Aligning Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Spatial
Development Frameworks (SDFs) under the District Development Model
• Unblocking Delivery Obstacles: Addressing issues like land acquisition, delayed project
approvals, and infrastructure backlogs.
• Assigning Responsibilities with Timeframes: Ensuring action-oriented outcomes with clear
accountability
• Fostering Innovation and Partnerships: Engaging private sector partners, exploring
alternative building technologies, and promoting municipal collaboration
According to Molapisi the “MUNIMEC will further assist in coordinating other important issues in the
human settlements sector such as water, electricity and sanitation, and also keep community
leaders updated on plans and challenges relating to the department”.
The meeting convened by the MEC was attended by Executive Mayors and Mayors, Members of
the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), Municipal Managers and other stakeholders within the human
settlements value chain.
MEC Molapisi also acknowledged fiscal and operational challenges, including budget cuts, project
delays, and misaligned planning between spheres of government. He called for honest engagement
and greater oversight to ensure delivery targets are met.
The forum welcomed the reprioritisation of the department‘s budget wherein 80% will be allocated
towards unblocking of blocked projects and multi-year projects ; and 20% allocated to new projects.
“Municipalities must ensure that there is alignment between planning and budget processes in
identifying the needs of communities. We must use this forum to monitor and evaluate projects
implemented in our local municipalities” concluded Molapisi.
Ends#
Issued by the North West Department of Human Settlements
Enquiries: Mr Simon Mmope
Tel no: (018) 388 4826
Cell no: 064 085 1826
Email: smmope@nwpg.gov.za
And
Mr Lerato Gambu (Media Liaison Officer)
Cell: 076 322 11 65
Email: lgambu@nwpg.gov.za
