“MEC issues stern warning to managers of troubled municipalities - The Herald Monday 10 March 2025
Background
Municipal managers who are not performing well risk facing severe consequences, including potential replacement by individuals with the necessary skills, interest, and passion. Collapsing municipalities are identified by consistently receiving poor audit outcomes. Examples of underperforming municipalities include Makana, Enoch Mgijima, and Sundays River. The District Development Model has been introduced to prevent poor performance, although its implementation has encountered various challenges. A District Action Plan is in place to address issues related to growth, service delivery, and the strengthening of capacity within the government.
People to pray for:
Cogta (Eastern Cape Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs) MEC: Zolile Williams
Prayer Focus:
As can be seen from the article The DDM in the Eastern Cape Province faces capacity constraints and financial challenges, particularly in rural municipalities.
- Pray for God to provide the resources, skilled personnel, and innovative financing needed to implement the plans effectively. Ask God to equip municipalities with the administrative and technical capacity to deliver on infrastructure, services, and economic development initiatives. Proverbs 22:29 (ESV) – "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men."
- Pray for wisdom in stewarding resources, ensuring they are used transparently and effectively for the benefit of all. James 1:5 (ESV) – "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
Sample Prayer:
“Gracious Father, You are the God of all provision, and I bring before You the financial and capacity needs of the DDM in the Eastern Cape. Your Word promises that You will supply every need according to Your riches in glory. I pray that You would provide the resources, skilled workers, and innovative solutions needed to bring these development plans to fruition. Equip municipalities with the ability to manage funds wisely and deliver services effectively, so that Your people may experience the abundance of Your provision. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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More Information about the DDM
DDM – State of the Nation 2025
Compiled by GAP Ministries