Review the local government fiscal framework, including the use of conditional grants.
Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

No data available for the deliverable: Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

Summary

National Treasury is considering wide-ranging amendments to the MFMA, focusing primarily on reforms to the municipal grant system and budget processes, Among these is the establishment of a Financial Misconduct Investigation Committee to address allegations of financial misconduct in institutions governed by the MFMA, including all municipalities and their established entities. Amendments to the MFMA are planned to be submitted to Cabinet by 2027.

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Is it working?

Not yet in effecgt; MFMA will be amended in 2027.

Actions

Not actions until 2027 .

Are there plans?

Amendments to the MFMA are planned to be submitted to Cabinet by 2027.

Is it on the agenda?

Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda and forms part of National Treasury Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Goals

To improve financial management management and oversight at local government level.

Summary

National Treasury is considering wide-ranging amendments to the MFMA, focusing primarily on reforms to the municipal grant system and budget processes, Among these is the establishment of a Financial Misconduct Investigation Committee to address allegations of financial misconduct in institutions governed by the MFMA, including all municipalities and their established entities. Amendments to the MFMA are planned to be submitted to Cabinet by 2027.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Not yet in effecgt; MFMA will be amended in 2027.

Actions

Not actions until 2027 .

Are there plans?

Amendments to the MFMA are planned to be submitted to Cabinet by 2027.

Is it on the agenda?

Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda and forms part of National Treasury Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Goals

To improve financial management management and oversight at local government level.

No data available for the deliverable: Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

No data available for the deliverable: Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

No data available for the deliverable: Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

No data available for the deliverable: Review and amend the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA).

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
Status: In progress
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    Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    No data available for the deliverable: Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    Summary

    National Treasury plans to review local government fiscal framework by 2028; there will thus be little movement before then.

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    Is it working?

    Not in effect; review will be completed in 2028 .

    Actions

    Not actions yet until 2028; awaiting recommendations from the review process.

    Are there plans?

    Forms part of National Treasury Strategic Plan 2025-2030; the review is in process.

    Is it on the agenda?

    Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda.

    Goals

    The review aims to critically examine the financial viability, effectiveness, stability and long-term sustainability of the fiscal framework governing local government finances.

    Summary

    National Treasury plans to review local government fiscal framework by 2028; there will thus be little movement before then.

    Canvas not supported.

    Is it working?

    Not in effect; review will be completed in 2028 .

    Actions

    Not actions yet until 2028; awaiting recommendations from the review process.

    Are there plans?

    Forms part of National Treasury Strategic Plan 2025-2030; the review is in process.

    Is it on the agenda?

    Falls under the Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 agenda.

    Goals

    The review aims to critically examine the financial viability, effectiveness, stability and long-term sustainability of the fiscal framework governing local government finances.

    No data available for the deliverable: Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    No data available for the deliverable: Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    No data available for the deliverable: Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    No data available for the deliverable: Review the local government fiscal framework to enhance equity and service delivery.

    Analyst: Thabani Madlala
    Status: In progress
    Last Updated:
    Next Update:
    Reform Area:
    Reform:

      If you would like to alert our analysts to an update you are aware of in this particular reform area, please complete the form below and submit it to us. Please ensure you include links to any press releases or other documents to confirm the reforms and provide detail to allow our analysts to assess the changes. Our team will review it.