20/06/2026
"The City of Matlosana held a special council meeting on 12 June 2026, which revealed serious financial and governance failures.
When the current Council took office in November 2021, creditors such as Eskom, at R1 billion, and Midvaal, at R860 million, were a major concern.
However, the situation has worsened. These have now escalated to approximately R3 billion each.
At the same time, UIF liabilities increased from R6 billion to R10 billion, while debtor balances rose from R6 billion to R12 billion.
During the meeting, it was noted that more than R300 million worth of municipal infrastructure has been destroyed, dilapidated, non-functional, or stolen.
There is also an item on the agenda seeking to justify the promulgated upper limits by almost 30%, which effectively rewards non-performance under ANC governance.
The provincial executive representative relied on quoting legislation rather than exercising firm financial oversight as the custodian of public funds." - Newsday