Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana officially handed over the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) to Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor, Molefe Morutse on Friday.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has called for a fundamental change in mindset and governance at Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West province as the government intensifies efforts to rescue the struggling municipality from years of financial collapse and deteriorating service delivery.
Godongwana concluded a visit to the North West municipality on Friday, where he officially handed over a revised Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) and outlined the responsibilities of municipal leaders and administrators in implementing the turnaround strategy.
The intervention follows Cabinet’s decision in September 2025 to invoke Section 139(7) of the Constitution, placing the municipality under mandatory national intervention after repeated failures to restore stability.
According to National Treasury, Ditsobotla has already undergone eight unsuccessful interventions. Headquartered in the town of Lichtenburg, the municipality includes surrounding areas like Coligny and features local landmarks like the Molemane Eye Nature Reserve.
