The Moses Kotane Local Municipality officially launched its Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) public hearings to scrutinize the 2024/2025 Annual Report.
These sessions highlight the municipality’s focus on transparency, accountability, and active community participation in local governance.
The opening hearing took place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at the Pella Tribal Hall, chaired by Cllr. Nono Matshereng.
The session covered Cluster 01, encompassing Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 18, 19, 20, and 21.
Cllr. Matshereng opened proceedings by emphasizing the MPAC’s vital oversight function under Section 79 of the Municipal Structures Act. “These public hearings serve as an essential platform for residents to directly engage municipal leadership, discuss achievements and challenges, and reinforce oversight mechanisms to drive better service delivery.” She remarked.
Presentations included:
A thorough review of the Annual Performance Report by Mr. Jerry Sefatsa (Head of Unit: Performance Management Systems), outlining operational successes, targets met, and priority areas for improvement.
Financial overview by Chief Financial Officer Mr. Mzwandile Mkhize, covering the Annual Financial Statements, Auditor-General findings, and advancements on the Post Audit Action Plan (PAAP) to implement recommendations and enhance compliance.
The interactive Q&A session allowed community members to raise ward-specific issues, including infrastructure maintenance, water supply interruptions, financial accountability, and delays in project rollout.
Municipal Manager Mr. Mokopane Letsoalo, supported by senior officials, delivered detailed responses and commitments. These included:
Urgent prioritization of water infrastructure repairs.
Accelerated project implementation through strengthened monitoring.
Stricter financial controls aligned with audit recommendations.
Mr. Letsoalo assured ongoing follow-up reporting and sustained community engagement to deliver measurable improvements.
The session concluded on an optimistic note, with Cllr. Matshereng and Cllr. Pilane reaffirming the municipality’s dedication to accountable leadership, continuous progress, and inclusive public involvement as foundational to effective governance.
These hearings follows the tabling of the 2024/2025 Annual Report during the Ordinary Council Meeting, held on the 29th January 2026. They play a crucial role in fostering public trust and ensuring municipal priorities align closely with community needs in vital areas like essential services and financial responsibility.
Issued by Communications Unit.
