Public invited to comment on Kannaland Municipality’s draft Financial Recovery Plan

Today, 21 July 2025, the draft Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) for Kannaland Local Municipality was published. Members of the public are now invited to submit written comments on the draft plan.

Following serious challenges with financial management and ongoing disruptions to the provision of basic services, the Western Cape Government instituted an intervention at the municipality in terms of Section 139(5)(a) of the Constitution and the applicable provisions of the Municipal Finance Management Act. A Support Plan, in terms of section 154 of the Constitution, will also be developed to address the governance challenges. 

“I want to encourage the residents of the Kannaland to submit their inputs on the FRP. It is crucial that the people who are directly impacted by this plan have a say on its content,” said Deidré Baartman, Western Cape Minister of Finance.

"I would like to thank the teams from National Treasury, Provincial Treasury, and the municipality for working together in developing this draft FRP. This draft plan sets out practical steps on how the municipality can improve its financial standing in order to improve service delivery to the people of Kannaland,” Minister Baartman continued. 

The public now has fourteen days, from today, to submit their written comments. The plan is available online at: https://www.kannaland.gov.za/resource-category/financial-recovery-plan. 

Printed copies of the plan will also be available to members of the public between 8:00 and 16:00 at public libraries in: Ladismith, Zoar, Calitzdorp, and Vanwyksdorp. 

Comments can be submitted in one of the following ways:

By email:  mfrs@treasury.gov.za

Use subject line: COMMENTS ON DRAFT MANDATORY FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN - KANNALAND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

By post:

Kavitha Ruplal

Head: Municipal Financial Recovery Service

National Treasury

Private Bag X115, Pretoria, 0001

By hand: Kannaland Municipal Office - Reception Desk, Church Street, Ladismith

All written submissions must include the name of the person or organisation, contact number, email or fax number, and postal address.

“We encourage all residents, civil society organisations, and stakeholders to participate in this important process. Your feedback will help strengthen the final plan and ensure it responds to the real needs of the people of Kannaland,” said Minister Baartman.