The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) has put its house in order, confirming on July 23 that it has received its Local Government Equitable Share (LGES) allocation.

On July 7, the National Treasury announced that it would temporarily withhold FTLM’s July 2026 (LGES) allocation after the municipality failed to comply with financial management legislation.

FTLM was the only municipality in Sekhukhune affected by the decision. It was one of five municipalities in Limpopo and one of 69 nationwide whose LGES allocations were withheld.

On July 23, the FTLM said it welcomed the release of its equitable share allocation by the National Treasury after successful engagements with the department.

“Following the decision, the municipality worked closely with the National Treasury to address all the matters that had been raised. Following these engagements, the National Treasury was satisfied with the municipality’s clarifications and approved the release of its equitable share allocation,” said the FTLM in a media statement.

Welcoming the development, FTLM mayor, Cllr Eddie Maila, said the release of the equitable shares was important for the delivery of basic services to communities.

“We appreciate the opportunity given to clarify the issues raised by the National Treasury. We are pleased that our equitable shares have now been released. This allows us to continue delivering services to our communities.”

Maila said the outcome reflected the municipality’s commitment to accountability and sound financial management.

The mayor also thanked the political leadership, management and officials who worked together to ensure that all the required information was submitted within the prescribed timeframes.

He reiterated that the FTLM remains committed to sound financial management, transparency, and improving the lives of residents through the continued delivery of quality municipal services.

According to the National Treasury, the withholding was aimed at improving fiscal discipline, ensuring public money is managed responsibly, and compelling municipalities to address unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

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The Treasury said it took the decision in terms of Section 216(2) of the Constitution and Section 38 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), which empower the National Treasury to withhold transfers from municipalities that repeatedly fail to comply with financial management requirements.