The Department of Local Government is responsible for promoting good governance in local authorities to enhance municipal service delivery.

• Well governed department enabling programmes to deliver on mandates.
• Well governed municipalities through efficient and effective oversight, capacity-buiding and governance structures.
• Data and Knowledge Management Hub that informs decision making, planning and budget allocation within local government.
• The provision and maintenance of infrastructure towards infrastructure-led economic growth.
• Improved interface between government and citizens.
• Reduction in poverty.
• Improved integrated planning, budgeting and implementation.
• Safer, resilient communities and Sustainable Development.

Contact the department for further information.