Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is facing a major financial and operational crisis that has caught the attention of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The municipality is struggling with debt, financial regulation noncompliance, and inaccurate job grading. However, the South African Local Government Association is optimistic about the municipality’s recovery and supports the implementation of a Financial Recovery Plan. Despite the challenges, the potential exists for a stronger financial management system and a positive transformation for this historic municipality.
