The 3rd Political Mumimec session is currently underway at the Alex Golf Country Club in East London. This high-level meeting brings together key political and government leaders to focus on improving service delivery and disaster readiness in the Eastern Cape.
Leaders in attendance include:
- Deputy Minister Dr Dickson Masemola
- MEC for COGTA EC, Zolile Williams
- Executive Mayors
- Municipal Managers
- State-Owned Enterprises
- Provincial and National sector departments
MEC Williams opened the session by urging municipalities to take charge of Disaster Risk Management Plans. He said local governments must build proactive strategies to deal with emergencies and reduce the impact of future disasters.
Key Issues Discussed
The meeting focused on two urgent service issues:
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1. Disaster Risk Management
MEC Williams stressed that:
- Municipalities must lead disaster response planning
- A clear, locally-driven strategy is needed
- Compliance with the Disaster Grant Framework is critical
- Communities must be better protected through improved readiness
2. Local Government Reform
Dr Masemola gave an update on the White Paper on Local Government Review, highlighting:
- Amendment Bills currently under review
- A renewed focus on strengthening municipal accountability
- Efforts to streamline local governance for better results
Main Outcomes
What this means for Eastern Cape residents:
- Faster local disaster response
- Stronger municipal accountability
- Improved service delivery at grassroots level
- Clearer funding and compliance systems for municipalities
- Better community protection from floods, fires, and other hazards
Key Points from the Meeting
- ✔ Municipalities must draft and lead disaster plans
- ✔ Compliance with national frameworks will be enforced
- ✔ New policy amendments are underway
- ✔ Goal: safer, more resilient communities
- ✔ All sector departments involved in collaboration
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