Mahikeng: North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi, has welcomed the latest Auditor General’s audit report on municipalities in the province, describing it as an encouraging reflection of the progress being made to strengthen municipal financial governance and accountability. The Auditor General plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability and effective governance within government entities by conducting independent audits of public finances and operations. The MEC said the report affirms that while municipalities continue to operate under significant fiscal pressure, there are clear signs that targeted support, sound financial planning and strengthened oversight are beginning to yield positive results. One of the most notable improvements highlighted…

Mahikeng–Today, MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi in collaboration with stakeholders including Finance Accounting Service Sector Education and Training (FASSET), Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), Media Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA), South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and various banking institutions, hosted a Youth Summit in Mahikeng attended by over 300 learners and students from the Ngaka Modiri District. Held as part of the Youth Month programme and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings, the summit sought to empower young people with information on career pathways, skills development and the many opportunities available to them…

In accordance with Chapter 4, Section 27 (2) of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 as amended by Act 29 of 1999 MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi will table the North West Provincial Treasury Budget Vote for the 2026/27 financial year before the Provincial Legislature for consideration and adoption. The Budget Vote amongst others will outline the department’s strategic priorities, programmes and planned expenditure for the year, aimed at strengthening financial governance, enhancing fiscal oversight, and supporting sustainable service delivery across the province. The budget is scheduled to be tabled as follows: Date : 26 June 2026 Time : 09:00 Venue : North West Provincial Legislature The…

Mahikeng: Departments and Public Entities reaffirmed the province’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of public resources entrusted to government as they submitted the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) to Auditor General South Africa complying with provision of the section 40(1)(c) of Public Finance Management Act No1 of 1999. The AFS’s are a cornerstone of good governance, enabling government, oversight bodies, and citizens to assess whether public resources have been used efficiently and economically to deliver government services. The AFS submission ceremony brought together Heads of Departments, Board Members of Public Entities, Chief Executive Officers, Audit Committees, Chief Financial Officers, Finance Managers, and officials from finance…