By Lebone Rodah Mosima
The Department of Human Settlements has entered the local government debate fully aware of systemic failures, structural barriers, and governance challenges that continue to undermine municipalities and hinder the delivery of sustainable basic services.
On Tuesday, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane addressed the 2025 Local Government Week, convened under the theme “Restoring the Dignity of our People through Proper Spatial Planning, Provision of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation.”
“Over the weekend, the African National Congress turned its focus to local government. We took stock of the underlying issues affecting the sector and renewed our commitment to accelerate service delivery in struggling municipalities,” Simelane said.
“We will live up to our organisational directives and commitments to turn things around, consistent with our adopted Local Government Action Plan.”
Her remarks followed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning to councillors that restoring service delivery was key to winning back public
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
