KwaZulu-Natal Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi introduced the Section 154 team that will administer the regimen for troubled municipalities, including eThekwini Municipality. (Jabulani Langa/City Press)
Two experienced bureaucrats will assist in the running of the municipality.
Last year, ANC councillors blocked the team, but now the IFP-led Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is pushing through with the process.
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has finally introduced the Section 154 team that will administer the regimen for troubled municipalities, including eThekwini Municipality.
Section 154 allows the national government “to support and strengthen” municipalities’ capacity to handle their affairs and perform their functions.
The Section 154 intervention will be led by Michael Sutcliffe and Cassius Lubisi.
Last year, ANC councillors blocked the process, with one insider questioning the announcement and lack of other government support.
Cogta now falls under the IFP due to a government of national unity arrangement.
On Thursday, Buthelezi emphasized the commitment to clean governance and accelerated service delivery in eThekwini.
According to Buthelezi, the Section 154 strategic support includes building a clean, effective, efficient, and accountable local government, implementing investigation findings, addressing non-compliance, and strengthening partnerships.
The appointed team will provide monthly reports to the MEC for 12 months starting from July 1, 2024.
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