Rustenburg: For the province to ensure that municipalities placed under mandatory and voluntary Financial Recovery Plan interventions register progress, the North West Provincial Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) Political Oversight Committee has been instituted. MEC For Finance, Ms Kenetswe Mosenogi held the inuagural meeting to lay the foundation and ensure that the interventions are implemented in the ten (10) identified municipalities. The North West Provincial FRP Political Oversight Committee is comprised of Mayors and Speakers of these municipalities with the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs as the Deputy Chairperson. MEC Mosenogi said that “the primary responsibility to avoid, identify and resolve financial problems in…

The North West Provincial Treasury in partnership with the National Treasury convened a workshop with municipal officials to build capacity on the Strategic Procurement Framework (SPF). The session focused on bridging the gap between theory and practice in municipal procurement, with particular emphasis on compliance, cost efficiency, and improved service delivery. Municipalities are increasingly required to implement structured sourcing strategies for commodities such as road signs, in line with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The SPF provides a methodology that aligns procurement activities with organizational goals, optimizes value, and reduces risks while ensuring effective resource allocation. Linda Nengovhela, Chief Director responsible for Municipal Support explained that…

The North West Provincial Treasury is urging all suppliers to urgently update their details on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) before 31 August 2025 to avoid being automatically deactivated and prevented from doing business with government. The term “suppliers” also includes NPO’s and all parties doing or intending to do business with government. From 1 August 2024, National Treasury introduced enhancements to improve supplier data accuracy and streamline procurement processes. All suppliers must now upload a valid Proof of Address (PoA) for each physical address listed on their CSD profile, ensure PoA documents are not older than 3 months. Additionally, suppliers with disability and military veterans are…

The North West Provincial Government today launched the North West Business Enterprise Database, a strategic initiative designed to profile and support local enterprises in driving inclusive economic growth. The launch event, held at Ga-Rona Building in Mahikeng, was led by MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi, who highlighted the database’s role in addressing historical inequalities and unlocking 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,” said MEC Mosenogi. The North West Business…

Haartebeesfontein- In a decisive move to transform municipalities’ audit reputation, the North West Provincial Treasury convened a high-level stakeholder engagement session on Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Audit Cycle Readiness ahead of the 2024/25 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) submission deadline at the end of August. The session which aimed to strengthen municipal compliance and improve audit outcomes brought together key stakeholders such as National Treasury, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Office of the AuditorGeneral (AG), and representatives from 22 provincial municipalities. Delivering a compelling address, Auditor-General Mthokozisi Sibisi called for a collective commitment to change…

Mahikeng: The North West MEC for Finance, currently the Acting Premier, Kenetswe Mosenogi, will table the revised 2025/26 Provincial Budget on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, at the North West Provincial Legislature. This tabling follows the re-tabling of the 2025/26 National Budget by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 21 May 2025, after the withdrawal of the national Appropriation and Division of the Revenue Bills. MEC Mosenogi will re-introduce the Appropriation Bill which is aligned with the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill which was tabled on the 21st May 2025 by the Minister of Finance. These bills are critical in aligning the province’s financial allocations with the priorities highlighted…