Picture: The North West MEC for COGHSTA, Oageng Molapisi 

By OBAKENG MAJE

20 April 2026 – The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) continues to make progress on the expenditure and implementation of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) with notable achievements recorded in infrastructure delivery across the province. The province has received a total MIG allocation of R2.19 billion, and the total annual allocation has been transferred to municipalities.

The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi said in the March expenditure report for the 2025/26 financial year, municipalities have collectively spent R1.3 billion, translating to 64% expenditure of the total allocation. Molapisi said he remains impressed about the expenditure performance of municipalities.

“The expenditure reflects ongoing investments in critical infrastructure such as water and sanitation, roads, stormwater systems, waste management, and community social facilities, which remain central to improving service delivery and the quality of life for residents across the province

“The progress recorded demonstrates that municipalities are increasingly improving their capacity to deliver critical infrastructure. We remain on course to ensure 100% expenditure of funds allocated after achieving 99% last financial year,” he said.

Molapisi further said several municipalities have demonstrated strong performance in infrastructure spending and project implementation, particularly in districts such as Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, where expenditure reached 82% of allocated funds, signalling improved planning and execution capacity. He added that six municipalities have been allocated additional funds in the financial year to further implement infrastructure projects in their localities.

“They are KgetlengRivier Local Municipality with R15 million, Maquassi Hills with R16 million, Ditsobotla received R37 million, Ratlou received R17 million, Lekwa Teemane received R12 million, Greater Taung received R19 million and the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality received R50 million.

“Some municipalities have lost portions of their allocation to other municipalities due to slow performance. In situations where problems persist, swift action is required to protect public monies,” said Molapisi.

He said the lost portions will have an impact on the ongoing infrastructure projects implemented by the affected municipalities. Molapisi said planned completion dates will now be prolonged into the new financial year.

“These actions are not intended to penalise municipalities, but rather to improve performance. The reallocation is to ensure 100% expenditure of the grant in the province. When funds are reallocated, it is done to maximise impact and ensure that infrastructure delivery continues without delays.

“In preparation for the 2026/27 Municipal Financial Year which commences in July 2026, the department has supported municipalities through the assessment of Draft 2026/27 Implementation Plans, ensuring alignment with grant conditions, infrastructure priorities, and compliance with the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA),” he said. 

Molapisi said this process is aimed at strengthening long-term infrastructure planning, addressing stalled projects, and ensuring sustainable service delivery. He said the department will convene a provincial MIG Workshop before the start of the next Municipal Financial Year to assess the State of Readiness for implementation of the MIG funded infrastructure projects.

“The aim is to ensure that municipalities finalise the appointment by end June 2026 so that construction can commence at the beginning of the financial year in July 2026,” said Molapisi.

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