Review the institutional structure of the local government system.
Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

No data available for the deliverable: Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

Summary

The new White Paper on Local Government of COGTA is expected to be gazetted in March 2026. The draft policy is in development/under review. The public and stakeholders are invited to submit written comments on the discussion document reviewing the White Paper by 31 July 2025.

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Is it working?

Not yet in place.

Actions

To follow from the recommendations in the White Paper.

Are there plans?

The White Paper on Local Government (replacing the 1998 version) is being developed.

Is it on the agenda?

Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda and forms part of COGTA's Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Goals

The institutional structure of the local government system will be reviewed through an updated White Paper on Local Government (replacing the 1998 version). This review includes a critical examination of the current two-tier local government system (metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities, which fall into district municipalities) and explores alternatives to improve performance, reduce duplication and eliminate waste in local governance.

Summary

The new White Paper on Local Government of COGTA is expected to be gazetted in March 2026. The draft policy is in development/under review. The public and stakeholders are invited to submit written comments on the discussion document reviewing the White Paper by 31 July 2025.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Not yet in place.

Actions

To follow from the recommendations in the White Paper.

Are there plans?

The White Paper on Local Government (replacing the 1998 version) is being developed.

Is it on the agenda?

Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda and forms part of COGTA's Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Goals

The institutional structure of the local government system will be reviewed through an updated White Paper on Local Government (replacing the 1998 version). This review includes a critical examination of the current two-tier local government system (metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities, which fall into district municipalities) and explores alternatives to improve performance, reduce duplication and eliminate waste in local governance.

No data available for the deliverable: Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

No data available for the deliverable: Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

No data available for the deliverable: Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

No data available for the deliverable: Update the White Paper on Local Government to reflect a fit-for-purpose local government system.

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
Status: In progress
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