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THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY. BRIEF STATUS PRIOR INTERVENTION. 1.1 The situation in Thembisile Hani Municipality was considered volatile and unsafe for the general community.

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THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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  1. THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

  2. BRIEF STATUS PRIOR INTERVENTION • 1.1 The situation in Thembisile Hani Municipality was considered volatile and unsafe for the general community. • 1.2 The incident of burning houses, the looting and damages to property has compromised the safety and security of both communities and investors in the area. • 1.3 The deterioration of good relationship between the Council and its communities, mistrust on whether the Council shall be able to fairly handle the allegations as lodged against the municipality and attack on Counsellors and officials were some of the issues that were considered to be of extreme concern to Government. • 1.4 Considering such extreme situation it was concluded that a directive in terms of Section 139 (1)(a) would not be effective and that the Municipality is now in such a state that it would not be able to manage its own affairs in terms of the said Section. 2

  3. BRIEF STATUS PRIOR INTERVENTION Conti.... • 1.5 Thembisile Hani Municipality was not able to continue in furthering the objects of local Government in terms of Section 152 of the Constitution due to the continued unrest brought about by the mistrust against Council. • 1.6 The municipality experienced serious financial problems • 1.7 Public participation collapsed • 1.8 Supply chain management processes were not followed • 1.9 Service delivery collapsed and projects were not implemented • 1.10 Collapse of trust between the communities and the municipality 3

  4. TERMS OF REFERENCE To address the above short comings the following Terms of Reference were given to the Administrator : Implementation of the Section 106 recommendations. Implement financial turnaround strategy to give effect to Section 136 of the MFMA. Ensure the municipality are performing the key functions as determined by legislation. Facilitate the appointment of critical vacant posts. Establishment of supply chain management processes. Ensure compliance with regard to financial systems and reporting Re-establish the trust between the communities and the municipality Re-establish public participation processes Provide monthly progress reports. 4

  5. PROGRESS 2.1 An Administrator, Mr. V. Kubheka and four assistants were appointed on 15 April 2010 for a period of six (6) months to assume the responsibilities at Thembisile Hani Municipality. 2.2 Initiatives were taken to deal with the irregularities as identified in the Section 106 investigation report. Disciplinary proceedings against the nine (9) implicated employees were instituted and criminal charges for investigations were opened with the SAPS. 2.3 The Municipal Manager was found guilty and dismissed during May 2010. In order to root out corruption, the Administrators Team engaged both the SARS, the Criminal Investigation Unit and the Hawks to discuss and explore the possibility of criminal investigations. 2.4 Four service providers have been arrested regarding corruption and fraud 5

  6. PROGRESS Cont... • 2.5 A project management unit was established to manage all capital projects funded by Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). This unit is liaising and coordinating with Nkangala District Municipality on all projects earmarked for the Municipality. • 2.6 A comprehensive turnaround strategy was developed which covers all functional areas of the Municipality. The MTAS was included in the reviewed IDP and both IDP and Budget was approved by Council on 14 June 2010. • 2.7 A financial turnaround strategy has been developed and were implemented. All financial systems were reviewed with support from the DBSA this includes the establishment of internal controls. • 2.8 An action plan was compiled that details the road map which were followed for the compilation of the Annual Financial Statement. The cash flow situation has been improved which contributed to a positive bank balance. The billing of consumers was resumed as the process was stopped in July 2009. 6

  7. PROGRESS Cont... • 2.9 To enhance Public Participation all Ward Committees have being reestablished after the elections • 2.10 Public Participation processes were reengineered and implemented. • 2.10 The MPAC was also reestablished consisting of 10 members • 2.11 All section 79 and 80 Committees are in place and functional. • The detail progress is as follows: 7

  8. PROGRESS MADE 8

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  12. Revenue and Receivables Conti.... 12

  13. Revenue and Receivables Conti.... 13

  14. Revenue and Receivables Conti.... 14

  15. Revenue and Receivables Conti.... 15

  16. Revenue and Receivables Conti.... 16

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  20. INVENTORY AND ASSETS MANAGEMENT Conti.... 20

  21. INVENTORY AND ASSETS MANAGEMENT Conti... 21

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  23. BUDGETING , FINANCIAL REPORTING AND GENERAL LEDGER Conti....

  24. SECTION 106 CONTI….

  25. THANK YOU 27

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