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Accelerating Excellence in Public Finance: Insights from the CIGFARO 2024 Conference

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The CIGFARO 2024 conference was a vital event focused on improving public finance in South Africa. Key leaders gathered to discuss important topics like ethical leadership and local government performance, emphasizing the need for good management of public money. With a strong commitment to accountability and fighting corruption, the conference aimed to strengthen local governments so they can better serve citizens. This gathering ignited hope for a brighter future, where effective public finance leads to improved lives for everyone in the community.

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Local Government Empowerment: Cape Town Mayor’s Push for Devolution

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Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin HillLewis is pushing for the devolution of criminal investigation powers for local municipal police officers to combat gangrelated, firearms, narcotics, and blackmail crimes. HillLewis has already initiated a conversation with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has expressed optimism about the potential legislative amendment. The mayor is also calling for intervention against the construction mafia and blackmailer gangs in Cape Town, with Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson planning to meet with him to discuss the problem. HillLewis’s efforts signify an unyielding offensive against crime in the city.

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Tackling Extreme Heat: The Pivotal Role of Local Government

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Local governments are crucial in protecting vulnerable communities from extreme heat and other climaterelated events. Cape Town is an excellent example of how local governments can take the lead in addressing the challenges posed by extreme heat, using innovative data collection, urban planning, and community engagement. Rising temperatures demand swift action, and local governments must prioritize sustainable, natureconscious policies to ensure a safe and resilient future.

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The Ethical Guiding Light of Local Government: Minister Thembi Nkadimeng

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Minister Thembi Nkadimeng emphasized the role of ethical leadership in creating a fair and inclusive society, supplying citizens with essential services, and opposing corruption in service provision. She also provided updates on anticorruption efforts and the National AntiCorruption Strategy, which aims to enforce zero tolerance towards corruption and nurture an ethical and accountable state.

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Building the Bedrock of Ethical Leadership in South Africa

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The Summit on Ethical Leadership in Local Government has taken place in South Africa, coinciding with the start of Human Rights Month. The country’s local government AntiCorruption Strategy encourages ethical standards, with a focus on integrity, accountability, and commitment to public service. The Local Government Ethical Leadership Initiative and AntiCorruption Forum are working to instill an ethical culture, including the development of a Code for Ethical Leadership in Local Government. The Ethics Institute, SALGA, and the Moral Regeneration Movement have been instrumental in supporting this endeavor.

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Tackling Energy Crisis: Mossel Bay Municipality’s Efforts

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Local governments play a crucial role in addressing the energy crisis by providing solutions and collaborating with the Western Cape Government (WCG). Municipalities are responsible for service delivery, which is severely impacted during power blackouts. To combat the crisis, provinces must focus on protecting essential services and seeking alternative sources of energy.

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Honoring the Legacy of Councillor Fikile Alfred Jakeni

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The North West Provincial Legislature extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Councillor Fikile Alfred Jakeni, who passed away on June 1, 2023, after a short illness. Honorable Basetsana R. S. Dantjie, the Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, conveyed her sympathies on behalf of the Provincial Speaker’s Forum.

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Minister Thembi Nkadimeng: Leading Transformative Local Government

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Minister Thembi Nkadimeng recently presented the 2023/24 Budget Vote for the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). This important occasion highlighted the department’s past accomplishments and future plans, with a focus on accelerating implementation and ensuring local government becomes a key driver for growth, innovation, inclusivity, and cohesion.