South Africa’s municipalities are set for major financial reforms for the first time in 23 years, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes changes to strengthen accountability, improve revenue collection and tackle financial mismanagement. The reforms will require municipalities to adopt funded budgets, while government allocates an additional R21.8 billion to support basic services. The focus is on ensuring public funds translate into reliable water, electricity, sanitation and better roads for communities.

GUEST: Julius Kleynhans, Executive Manager for Local Government at OUTA

<p>South Africa&rsquo;s municipalities are set for major financial reforms for the first time in 23 years, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposes changes to strengthen accountability, improve revenue collection and tackle financial mismanagement. The reforms will require municipalities to adopt funded budgets, while government allocates an additional R21.8 billion to support basic services. The focus is on ensuring public funds translate into reliable water, electricity, sanitation and better roads for communities.</p>
<p>GUEST: Julius Kleynhans, Executive Manager for Local Government at OUTA</p>

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