Local Government: Draft Reviewed White Paper Gazetted

Posted 07 May 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has gazetted a draft reviewed White Paper on Local Government for public comment, targeting reforms in governance and financial sustainability.

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National Treasury Launches Metro Trading Services Reform Measures

Posted 23 March 2026

National Treasury has introduced a municipal financial management and service delivery reform measure targeting South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities and infrastructure spending protocols.

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Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act: Draft Amendments to Development Planning Regulations

Posted 16 March 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has called for public comment on draft amendments to the regulations under the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, No. 13 of 2005, focusing on the District Development Model.

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Draft Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Bill Submitted to Parliament

Posted 02 March 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has submitted the draft Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill to Parliament following the gazetting of its explanatory summary.

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Local Government: Draft Planning and Performance Management Regulations

Posted 11 December 2025

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published draft amendments to the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001.

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