Progress in Eastern Cape governance shines through better audit results in Health, Education, and Transport, supported by stronger oversight and Treasury efforts to ensure transparent, accountable services.
The Eastern Cape is making strides toward clean governance and accountability, according to Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke. Key provincial departments, including Health and Education, have shown improved audit outcomes this year following strengthened oversight and financial management initiatives. Residents and local authorities are urged to maintain focus on service delivery and transparency.
What Happened
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke outlined the province’s continued efforts to enhance governance and financial accountability. Last year, the Eastern Cape focused on collaboration, oversight, and improving financial management across Health, Education, and Transport.
Measures included institutionalizing audit reporting, reinforcing portfolio committee oversight, and providing Treasury support to ensure better financial outcomes. In 2025 Health and Education departments are reporting notable improvements, while portfolio committees are intensifying scrutiny over infrastructure projects, service delivery, and municipal performance.
According to the Auditor-General, “Celebrate progress, but remain focused on service delivery, accountability, and transparency.”
Official Response
The provincial Treasury confirmed its ongoing support for quality financial reporting while enforcing accountability for past irregularities. Executive authorities and accounting officers are encouraged to strengthen internal controls, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure consequences for non-compliance are implemented.
Despite progress, challenges remain in sustaining improvements, addressing non-compliance, and preventing wasteful expenditure. Treasury and departmental officials are continuously engaging in workshops and reporting initiatives to ensure transparency across all sectors.
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Community Impact
Enhanced governance and audit improvements aim to directly benefit residents by ensuring better service delivery in healthcare, education, and transport infrastructure. Effective oversight and accountability measures are expected to reduce corruption and irregular spending, translating into tangible benefits for communities across the province.
Citizens are encouraged to report irregularities and engage with public accountability forums, ensuring that improved governance reaches every corner of the Eastern Cape.
