{"id":8063,"date":"2023-06-08T09:06:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzncogta.gov.za\/?p=8063"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:34:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:34:02","slug":"mec-sithole-moloi-encourages-municipalities-to-improve-municipal-infrastructure-grant-expenditure-to-avoid-funds-returning-to-the-national-treasury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kzncogta.gov.za\/index.php\/2023\/06\/08\/mec-sithole-moloi-encourages-municipalities-to-improve-municipal-infrastructure-grant-expenditure-to-avoid-funds-returning-to-the-national-treasury\/","title":{"rendered":"MEC SITHOLE-MOLOI ENCOURAGES MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPROVE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT EXPENDITURE TO AVOID FUNDS RETURNING TO THE NATIONAL TREASURY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"896\" src=\"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kzncogta.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inftrastructure-grant-meeting_73-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9782\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honorable Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, has expressed deep concern regarding the unspent Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) as the municipal financial year draws to a close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-d083dc3 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the April 2023 Division of Revenue Act (DORA) reports, an amount of over R1.17 billion that was allocated for the MIG remains unutilized across all municipalities in the province, despite the urgent need for essential services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-7bd3be0 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>While it is expected that the unspent amount will decrease by the end of the month, the MEC is worried that additional funds might remain unutilized, which could further delay service delivery in municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-db8272b ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To address the issue of under expenditure, MEC Sithole-Moloi called for a meeting with mayors, speakers, and administrators from all 34 municipalities in the province at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-7417152 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the engagement MEC Sithole-Moloi strongly urged municipalities to enhance their planning processes and reduce unspent funds in the upcoming financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-e08cbc0 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>As the department responsible for supporting municipalities in preventing the discontinuation of funds and improving overall performance for timely service delivery, MEC Moloi has notified all affected municipalities of the need to engage in deliberations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-a4e7ef4 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These discussions will identify the reasons for under expenditure, reassess implementation plans for the remaining grant balance, and ensure proper planning for the next financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-c7e9ebe ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As a department, we are fully committed to providing assistance and support to all municipalities through our MIG officials, who will actively engage with them to improve their planning processes. Despite the challenges that have contributed to this predicament, we remain optimistic that, with the necessary support, we can effectively address this issue and reduce under expenditure,&#8221; stated MEC Sithole-Moloi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-9303d11 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The department&#8217;s primary goal is to ensure that all municipalities fully utilize their allocated grants and adhere to the appropriate procedures for the expenditure of public funds. 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