SALGA to host an NEC Lekgotla in Cape Town

Posted: 10 February 2023

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA)'s highest decision-making body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), will gather for a two-day Lekgotla on 13 and 14 February 2023 in Cape Town, Western Cape. Nearly a year since coming into office, the SALGA NEC Lekgotla will convene to reflect on the year that was, conduct an environmental scan and identify key priorities for the short to medium-term for SALGA's execution.

The gathering will be attended by Cabinet Ministers, who will contribute their own experiences and knowledge on how the three branches of government can best work together to tackle shared challenges. Amongst others, ministers who will attend include Hon. Gwede Mantashe, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, who will tackle the topic: The Just Energy Transition and its impact on Local Government. Hon. Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Deputy Minister of Health will talk about Health and Opportunities to work Collaboratively with Local Government, while Hon. Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation tackles The impact of the proposed Water Board Service Area Extensions on Local Government

Delegates to the NEC Lekgotla will consider the following agenda items:

1. Consider the external environment and how emerging issues will impact on the organisation's current strategic outlook.
2. Reflect on the past year's performance of the organization within the context of resolutions and mandates of the 2022 conferences, in order to identify successes, challenges and opportunities for the short to medium-term.
3. Determine whether institutional and governance refinements are required to enhance the strategy's execution.

Details of the Lekgotla are as follows:
Date: 13 -14 February 2023
Time: 08H30
Venue: Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town

A summary and outcomes report on the NEC Lekgotla will be made public on the SALGA website: www.salga.org.za(link is external)

Media Participation: Members of the media are invited to attend the proceedings. Kindly confirm attendance with Sivuyile Mbambato, Email: smbambato@salga.org.za | Mobile: 073 897 8519 or
Joyce Moholola, Email: jmoholola@salga.org.za I Mobile: 082 974 9222

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Issued by: South African Local Government Association