Siphelele Nketo 

UMZIMVUBU Local Municipality was recently recognised for obtaining clean audit opinions for two consecutive years.

The municipality described the achievement as a reflection of its work to strengthen financial management, accountability and good governance.

Receiving the recognition on behalf of the municipality at the Eastern Cape South African Local Governance Assembly (SALGA) Provincial Assembly in KuGompo on August 18 was municipal manager Tobela Nota who said that the recognition was a proud moment for the municipality.

He said the recognition highlights the dedication and hard work shown by municipal administration and leadership in ensuring that public resources are managed responsibly and in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements. 

“The achievements reaffirm Umzimvubu’s growing reputation as a municipality committed to excellence, accountability and sound governance,” he said.

Municipal mayor Zukiswa Ndevu mentioned that the recognition encourages political leadership and administration to continue putting the interests and development of Umzimvubu communities in the forefront.