This Forum seeks to strengthen relations between the Department of Local government and Housing and the municipalities. The MEC in his address will amongst other issues emphasize the importance of service delivery as from day one after the elections and acknowledge mayors who made substantial and meaningful efforts in their municipalities.
"This is a very important forum that seeks to strengthen the relationship between my Department and the municipalities. We ought to create and maintain confidence and respect for our municipalities so that we can have healthy working relations as we share the common goal of rendering quality service to our beneficiaries. Continuity on day one after elections is key to me", said MEC Dyantyi.
This meeting will take place at 8:30am and all members of the press will be afforded an opportunity to engage with the MEC on a media engagement session at 10:00.