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Mosenogi convenes Inaugural North West Provincial FRP Political Oversight Committee

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Picture: The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

15 September 2025- The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi said the North West Provincial Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) Political Oversight Committee has been instituted to ensure that municipalities placed under mandatory and voluntary Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) interventions register progress. Mosenogi held the inaugural meeting to lay the foundation and ensure that the interventions are implemented in ten identified municipalities.

She further said the North West Provincial FRP Political Oversight Committee is composed of mayors and speakers of these municipalities with the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs, Oageng Molapisi as the Deputy Chairperson. Mosenogi added that the primary responsibility to avoid, identify and resolve financial problems in a municipality rests with the municipality itself.

“In instances where these have not been done and mandatory and voluntary Financial Recovery Plans interventions instituted, the municipality must take responsibility for complete implementation. Municipal councils are directed to demonstrate leadership, exercise effective oversight and enforce accountability to ensure that the Financial Recovery Plan achieves its intended outcomes and lays foundation for long term municipal sustainability,” she said.

Mosenogi said successful implementation of the FRP relies on an environment characterized by political buy-in. She said political leaders must embrace the interventions as solutions to problems facing the municipalities, identifying and mobilizing human and financial resources needed, monthly and quarterly reporting as well as consequence management.

“The Executive Committee (EXCO) resolved in November 2021 to place eight municipalities such as Naledi, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Madibeng, Kgetleng, Ramotshere Moiloa, Tswaing, Ditsobotla and Mafikeng under mandatory intervention in line with Section 139 (5) (a) and (c) of the Constitution read together with Section 139 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

“In addition to Section 139(5)(a) and (c) mandatory intervention, the Provincial Treasury provided support to Mamusa, City of Matlosana and Maquassi Hills Local Municipalities with the voluntary financial recovery services, in line with Section 154(1) of the Constitution,” said Mosenogi.

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NWBED to give necessary support to SMMEs  

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Picture: The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi

By REGINALD KANYANE

28 July 2025- The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi said she is pleased that they have launched the North West Business Enterprise Database, a strategic initiative designed to profile and support local enterprises in driving inclusive economic growth.

Mosenogi launched the event at Ga-Rona Building in Mahikeng and highlighted the database’s role. She further said it will address historical inequalities and unlock opportunities for Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), youth and women-owned businesses, and rural entrepreneurs.

“Our province has immense economic potential, yet opportunities have not always been accessible to all. This database is a bold step towards levelling the playing field and catalysing inclusive economic transformation.

“The North West Business Enterprise Database will enable the provincial government to build a comprehensive directory of active and dormant enterprises, enhance visibility of local suppliers, and connect businesses to public procurement and private investment opportunities,” said Mosenogi.

She added that while the Central Supplier Database (CSD) remains mandatory for all suppliers doing business with the government, the provincial database complements it by offering province-specific profiling and supporting targeted economic interventions.

“Enterprises can register through three convenient platforms, which are the departmental website, the official NWPT WhatsApp channel, and a QR code distributed during the launch.

“We call on all government departments, municipalities, state agencies and corporate partners to assist businesses in registering, ensuring widespread participation and maximum impact,” said Mosenogi.

She said this initiative reflects their commitment to ensuring that every rand spent by the government delivers tangible benefits to the communities—creating jobs, sustaining livelihoods, and building a more resilient provincial economy.

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North west MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi engages with FRPs

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Picture: The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi

By OBAKENG MAJE

16 April 2025- The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi, has reiterated the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to restoring the financial health and service delivery capacity of municipalities across the province. Speaking during a series of engagements with the Provincial Executive Representatives (PERs) deployed to distressed municipalities, Mosenogi emphasized the critical importance of implementing Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs) as guided by the National Treasury.

“The affected municipalities include Naledi, Mamusa, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, Ditsobotla,

Ramotshere Moilwa, Tswaing, Kgetlengrivier, Madibeng, Maquassi Hills and the City of Matlosana. The restoration of the dignity of the North West depends on your commitment to assisting municipalities to implement the financial recovery plans.

“Your deployment is a clear indication that your expertise is not only recognized but needed. The government is counting on your ability to deliver. We reaffirm that the Financial Recovery Plans must be implemented through their prescribed phases, which are Rescue (short-term cash flow management), Stabilisation (improving governance and financial controls), and Sustainability (ensuring long-term financial viability),” she said.

Mosenogi further calls on PERs to ensure municipalities move beyond the Rescue Phase and actively pursue the intended outcomes of their recovery plans as legislated. She added that, in a strong stance on the Eskom Debt Relief Programme, a full compliance by affected municipalities is important.  

“We caution against any compromise on the terms of

programme and encourage the enforcement of measures including service disconnections, if necessary to ensure consumer accountability.

“Although difficult, the disconnection of services may be a necessary step to meet the programme’s requirements. In the long run, this will benefit communities, if a portion of the municipality’s debt is written off, thereby improving the municipality’s capacity to enhance revenue collection,” said Mosenogi.

She stressed that financial recovery is not just about balancing books, but about enabling municipalities to fulfil their constitutional mandate of delivering essential services, maintaining infrastructure and creating an environment conducive to economic development. Mosenogi said a municipality’s financial health directly affects its ability to invest in infrastructure, education and public services, which are the building blocks of economic growth.

“This, in turn, attracts investment, creates jobs and improves the quality of life for our people. The North West Provincial Government remains committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure that municipalities become sustainable, accountable and service-oriented institutions,” she said.

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R55 billion budget allocation for North West   

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Picture: The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi/Facebook

By OBAKENG MAJE 

19 March 2025- The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi said the 2025/26 Provincial Budget proposals that she tabled at the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) in Mahikeng today, are not just mere abstract numbers, but is intended to address the lived realities of millions, the silent struggles of the youth and the deferred dreams of generations, who placed their faith in the democracy.

Mosenogi said the budget allocated for 2025/26 financial year is R55.740 billion, which is geared towards addressing the priorities of government which are linked to goals of the MTDP. She said the provincial budget allocation grows to R56.352 billion in 2026/27 and R58.329 billion in the last year of the 2025 MTEF. 

“This translates to a cumulative allocation of R170.421 billion over the 2025 MTEF is available at the disposal of government for efforts to address the socio-economic challenges faced by our citizens in the province.

“The Provincial Budget comprises transfers from National Government made up of Provincial Equitable Share (PES) and Conditional Grants. The PES allocation amounts to R44.733 billion in 2025/26, R46.145 billion in 2026/27 and R47.659 billion in 2027/28,” said Mosenogi.

She further said the Provincial Legislature receives R522.583 million to enable Legislature to conduct oversight effectively and efficiently over the Executive and to promote good corporate governance. Mosenogi added that the Office of the Premier is allocated R519.498 million, which is meant to facilitate integrated governance, planning and accelerate service delivery in the North West province.

“The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management is allocated an amount of R2.446 billion to promote community and road safety, exercise civilian oversight of police and coordinate transport services.

“The Provincial Treasury’s allocation is R695.181 million to assist the department in providing leadership in the management of public resources. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to monitor and support local government and institutions of Traditional Leadership, the department receives R681.869 million,” she said. 

Mosenogi said the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), is allocated R1.013 billion. She said the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been allocated R1.219 billion in 2025/26 financial year.

“The Department of Public Works and Roads is allocated R4.207 billion in 2025/26 and R7.271 billion. The Department of Health is allocated R17.040 billion to render accessible, equitable and client orientated healthcare services. 

“The Department of Human Settlements is allocated R1.848 billion in the first year of the 2025 MTEF. The allocation for the Department of Education in 2025/26 financial year amounts to R22.895 billion,” said Mosenogi. 

She said in an endeavour to ensure that sports, arts and culture activities are accessible to all in the province, the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation is allocated an amount of R776.063 million. Mosenogi said an amount of R1.876 billion is allocated to the Department of Social Development in 2025/26. 

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Mosenogi tabled second adjustment budget

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Picture: The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi

By REGINALD KANYANE

11 March 2025- The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi tabled the 2024/25 Second Adjustment Budget for North West province, following the approval of the allocations by the National Treasury and the National Department of Human Settlements. Mosenogi stated that an additional R150 million to the Informal Settlements Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) for the Department of Human Settlements, has been available as part of the 2024/25 second adjustment allocation, increasing the ISUPG allocation from R357.135 million to R507.135 million.

She further said, as a result, the department’s total allocation increases from R1.894 billion to R2.044 billion, and the Provincial Fiscal Framework grows from R54.159 billion to R54.310 billion. Mosenogi added that, The additional allocation will allow the department to deliver on its mandate of providing better housing and settlements for citizens of the province.

“Given the limited time remaining in the current fiscal year, we plead with the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), to expedite the approval processes to ensure that the department spend the additional allocation before end of March 2025.

“These additional funds should be utilised to respond to needs of the citizens of the province. All indications are that, the department would be able to utilise their allocation in the current financial year without rollovers,” she said.

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‘Positive strides in various municipalities across North West’

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Picture: The North West MEC for Treasury, Kenetswe Mosenogi

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 September 2024— The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi said there is a significant improvement in the audit outcomes of the North West municipalities as highlighted in the Auditor General’s 2022-23 report. Mosenogi said the Auditor General (AG), Tsakani Maluleke’s recent presentation to Parliament, underscores a noteworthy achievement.

She further said 18 municipalities, including several in North West, have successfully moved out of the negative audit category. Mosenogi added that this progress is a testament to the concerted efforts and enhanced support from provincial and national governments.

“In the North West, of the 22 municipalities, 21 submitted Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the 22/23 financial year, except Ditsobotla Local Municipality. Three municipalities, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, City of Matlosana and Moses Kotane Local Municipality, obtained unqualified opinions in 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years.

“Moses Kotane Local Municipality obtained an Unqualified Audit Opinion in the 2021/22 financial year. In 2022/2023, it regressed to Qualified Audit Opinion. Moretele Local Municipality improved to Unqualified Audit Opinion in the 2022/2023 financial year,” she said.

Mosenogi said in 2021/22 Financial Year, 10 municipalities, Bojanala District Municipality, Moretele, Rustenburg, JB Marks, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Kagisano Molopo, Greater Taung, Mahikeng, Ramotshere and Tswaing, received qualified Audit Opinions.

She said in 2022/23, an improvement of two more qualified audit outcomes was registered and these municipalities are Kgetleng-Rivier and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality.

“For 2022/23 financial year, the improved audit outcomes were recorded by Moretele from Qualified to Unqualified, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality from averse to Qualified and lastly Kgetleng-Rivier Local Municipality from Disclaimer to Qualified Audit outcomes.

“In the 2021/22 financial years, disclaimer Audit Opinion was registered in 7 municipalities, Kgetleng, Madibeng, Maquassi Hills, Lekwa Teemane, Mamusa, Naledi and Ratlou. In 2022/2023, there were improvements which resulted in reduction of disclaimer from 7 to 4, and the four remaining are Maquassi Hills, Lekwa Teemane, Mamusa and Ratlou Local Municipalities,” said Mosenogi.

She said in the 2022/2023 financial year, only Madibeng and Naledi, received adverse Audit Opinions. Mosenogi said notwithstanding that only one municipality did not submit, the number of disclaimers have decreased, number of qualified audit opinions has increased, which indicates an improvement and sustained improvements in terms of unqualified audit opinions.

“Despite persistent challenges, there have been positive strides. Importantly, the support by the provincial governments has played a crucial role in this improvement, demonstrating our commitment to better financial and performance management.

“In recognition of the challenges experienced by Ditsobotla, the provincial government through the Provincial Treasury assisted Ditsobotla Local Municipality by preparing and ensuring that the 2021/22, 2022/23 including the 2023/24 financial statements are submitted by August 2024, and this significantly reduces the number of outstanding AFS for Ditsobotla,” she said. 

Mosenogi said her department remains dedicated to supporting municipalities in enhancing their financial health, compliance with legislation, and service delivery. She said they will continue to work diligently to address areas of concern and foster a culture of accountability and performance.

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The embattled NTI failed to submit its AFS, while departments meet submission deadline

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Picture: The NTI failed to submit its Annual Financial Statement/Google

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The North West MEC for Finance, Motlalepula Rosho said all provincial departments, provincial legislature and public entities with the exception of North West Transport Investment (NTI), managed to adhere to the legislated submission deadline of the Annual Financial Statement (AFS), as stipulated by Sections 40 (1)(b) and 55 (1)(b) of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) (Act 1 of 1999).

Rosho said the submission of the statements is an accountability exercise that kickstarts the audit process by the Office of the Auditor-General for the 2023/24 financial year.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Rosho said that much gains in audit outcomes had been achieved in the past five years under the 6th administration and that all audits have been consistent in submission of AFS.

“A significant improvement has been made in audit outcomes over the past five years, whereby provincial treasury has implemented support measures that have increased the number of favourable outcomes in departments as well as public entities.

“It goes without saying that we still have to double our efforts in public entities like NTI, which have nearly collapsed due to mismanagement and inability to keep the entity afloat,” she said.

Rosho added that although they introduced the clean audit strategy in the past five years, not a single department has been able to achieve a clean audit. However, she said there has been a significant reduction in audit findings and only two public entities achieved clean audit in the previous year.

“Furthermore, we commend the accounting officers of departments and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of public entities for the sterling leadership and dedicated support they have provided to their organisations to enable the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and their respective officials to put in the long hours that were required to be able to finalise the AFS on time.

“The accounting officers and CEOs, as well as CFOs, were very optimistic that the information contained in the statements is credible and that the resultant audit outcome for the year under review would register a marked improvement,” said Rosho.

The Office of the Auditor-General’s Business Unit representative, Mthokozisi Sibisi said they are looking forward to a smooth audit process and the improvement of the audit outcomes of the province.

However, he expressed his concern over the failure of the NTI to submitting their AFS over the years.

“We will continue reaching out to the leadership there to have that sorted. It is important for leaders to be close to the audit process and raise any issue as soon as possible.

“Problems happen when leaders are not close to the process or continue supporting the process,” he said.

Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of provincial department CFOs, Tabea Mooketsi said they put in a lot of work to ensure that they account appropriately on how departments spent public finances and resources. She also advocated for the implementation of a five point action plan to assist CFOs to execute their duties in a conducive environment.

“We send our gratitude towards support programme by provincial treasury. The department has equipped us with skills to prepare credible AFS and the measures aimed at strengthening of internal controls and the control environment in general,” said Mooketsi.

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