Compliance
| Expand | Compliance Requirement ▴ | Source Legislation | Responsible Person | Responsible Directorate | Deadline / Due Date | Frequency | Evidence Required | Status | Last Review Date | Actions |
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| Submit Section 71 in-year report to National Treasury | MFMA s71 | T. Mokoena | Financial Services | 2026-03-31 | Monthly | Signed s71 report, supporting schedules | Compliant | 2026-02-28 |
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Detailed Requirement
The accounting officer must, within 30 days after the end of each month, submit a report to the Mayor, Provincial Treasury, and National Treasury on the state of the municipality's budget, including actual revenue and expenditure, projections, and material variances. Evidence Documents
Review History
Notes
Monthly submission on track. Automated reminder set 7 days before each month-end. |
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| Annual Financial Statements submission | MFMA s126 | S. Dlamini | Financial Services | 2025-08-31 | Annually | Audited AFS, AG management letter response | Non-Compliant | 2025-09-15 |
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Detailed Requirement
Every municipality must prepare annual financial statements in accordance with generally recognised accounting practice (GRAP) and submit them to the Auditor-General within two months after the end of the financial year (by 31 August). Evidence Documents
Review History
Notes
Submission was 10 days late due to delays in fixed asset register reconciliation. Corrective action plan in place for 2025/26. |
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| POPIA compliance review | POPIA | N. Govender | Corporate Services | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | PAIA manual, data processing register, breach register | In Progress | 2025-12-31 |
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Detailed Requirement
Quarterly review of POPIA compliance posture including data processing register updates, breach incident reporting, data subject request log, and PAIA manual currency check. Evidence Documents
Review History
Notes
Current quarter review underway. Data processing register update 70% complete. |
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| Tabling of Annual Report to Council | MSA s127 | M. van der Merwe | Office of the MM | 2026-01-31 | Annually | Council resolution, tabled annual report, oversight report | Compliant | 2026-01-28 |
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Detailed Requirement
The Municipal Manager must table the municipality's annual report before Council within seven months after the end of the financial year. The annual report must include the annual performance report, audited financial statements, and the Auditor-General's report. Evidence Documents
Review History
Notes
Annual report successfully tabled. Oversight process to commence within next 60 days. |
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| Submission of quarterly performance report to Mayor (s52) | MFMA s52 | L. Mthembu | Office of the MM | 2026-01-31 | Quarterly | s52 quarterly report, performance data schedules | Non-Compliant | 2026-02-10 |
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Detailed Requirement
Within 30 days after the end of each quarter, the accounting officer must submit a quarterly report on the implementation of the budget and the financial state of affairs of the municipality to the Mayor and the relevant Provincial Treasury. Evidence Documents
Review History
Notes
Delay caused by incomplete departmental performance data submissions. Deadline management process under review. |
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Overdue Items
| Compliance Requirement | Deadline | Days Overdue | Responsible Person | Directorate |
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| Annual Financial Statements submission | 2025-08-31 | 201 | S. Dlamini | Financial Services |
| Submission of quarterly performance report to Mayor (s52) | 2026-01-31 | 48 | L. Mthembu | Office of the MM |
Upcoming Deadlines (Next 30 Days)
| Compliance Requirement | Due Date | Days Until Due | Responsible Person | Status |
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| Submit Section 71 in-year report to National Treasury | 2026-03-31 | 11 | T. Mokoena | Compliant |
| POPIA compliance review | 2026-03-31 | 11 | N. Govender | In Progress |
| Monthly budget statement to Mayor | 2026-04-10 | 21 | T. Mokoena | Not Yet Due |