- Partnerships to Enhance Governance: The O.R. Tambo District Municipality, in collaboration with SALGA, hosted a strategic bylaws session to address governance issues and improve rule enforcement across the district.
- Addressing Long-standing Municipal Challenges: The session focused on tackling issues such as weak enforcement of bylaws, social ills, nepotism, poor planning, and the increasing rural-urban divide.
- Development of a Unified Framework and Capacity Building: Key outcomes included creating a uniform bylaws framework, enhancing enforcement capacity, and mapping flood-prone areas to mitigate community risks.
- Restoring Trust and Building Resilience: The initiative aims to rebuild fairness, justice, and trust within communities, emphasizing dignity and resilience beyond just legal enforcement.
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality, in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), hosted a strategic bylaw session aimed at tackling lawlessness and improving governance across the district.
The gathering focused on long-standing challenges faced by municipalities, including weak enforcement of bylaws, social ills, nepotism, and the widening gap between rural and urban communities. Poor planning and rising vulnerability to disasters have also left communities exposed.
Led by the Strategic Planning and Governance workstream, the session sought to create a united approach to restoring order and accountability. Key outcomes include developing a uniform framework for bylaws, strengthening capacity to enforce regulations, mapping flood-prone areas, and finding lasting solutions to community risks.
The initiative goes beyond tightening rules. It seeks to rebuild fairness, justice, and trust while ensuring municipalities stand together in the fight against neglect and injustice.
The OR Tambo leadership emphasized that the mission is not only about laws but about restoring dignity and building resilience. By aligning efforts across King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Nyandeni Local Municipality, Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, and Mhlontlo Local Municipality, the district aims to deliver safer, stronger communities.
The message emerging from the session was firm: neglect and injustice will no longer be tolerated.
