Honourable House Chairperson, in considering this report of the Standing Committee on Auditor-General, the ACDP believes that this corroborates the lived experience of millions of South Africans who have to endure little to no service delivery from Municipalities, on a daily basis.
The late tabling of audited reports, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure in Municipalities is an indication of local government in crises.
The ACDP has called for the implementation of good governance based on meritocracy, pragmatism and honesty, supported by the Biblical injunction of able, trustworthy men and women, who fear God and hate dishonest gain.
We cannot have municipalities collecting rates and tariffs, but not giving the commensurate service delivery. This House must ensure that municipal officials and others found wanting, by flagrantly flouting the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
The ACDP supports this report.
