UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINION FOR LEPELLE

Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality's (LNM) efforts towards attaining a clean audit received a boost when the Municipality received an Unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), this for the first time in 10 financial years.

The audit opinion, with material findings, noted that the Municipality is in a solvent position and able to meet its financial obligations. The financial statements were presented fairly, in all material respects for the financial position as at 30 June 2020. Financial performance and cash flows for the year under review were in accordance with the South African

2021-2026 IDP AND BUDGET CONSULTATION WITH TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES

Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality commenced with the consultation process on the Draft 2021/2022 - 2025/2026 IDP/Budget program. The consultation meeting held in Lebowakgomo - Patong Lodge started with traditional Authorities.

The process seek to solicit comments and inputs on the Draft 2021/2022 - 2025/2026 IDP/Budget which was approved by council on the 31 March 2021 during a virtual meeting. The draft IDP/ Budget was presented by the Mayor Cllr Meriam Molala. The Total budget of R518.8 Million, which derives from own revenue of R174.8 Million and Government Grants of R344 Million,

CDM HANDS OVER HOUSEHOLD SANITATION PROJECT TO LEPELLE-NKUMPI

The Capricorn District Municipality officially held a sod turning ceremony of the Sanitation projects at Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Civic Centre Hall, in a move to restore the dignity of people living in poverty. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) funded projects namely Capricorn Household Sanitation - Lepelle-Nkumpi Sanitation is a six months projects that will be implemented in various villages.

The R6,97-million project for Lepelle-Nkumpi has commenced on the, 21 April 2021 and is estimated to be complete by the, 27 October 2021. The villages to benefit are Patoga Section -