SDM wraps IDP consultations as budget prioritise water infrastructure

SEKHUKHUNE

The Sekhukhune District Municipality has successfully concluded its Draft 2026/2027 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget consultation programme following the last leg of engagements with Ratepayers in Ephraim Mogale and Makhuduthamaga Local Municipalities respectively.

The extensive consultative meetings formed part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to participatory governance, aimed at soliciting inputs and comments from communities and key stakeholders on the Draft IDP and Budget document.

As a Water Services Authority, the Sekhukhune District Municipality continues to prioritise Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation, with the largest portion of the budget directed towards improving access to reliable basic services.

Leading the engagements, Executive Mayor Cllr Minah Bahula, together with the collective leadership, further emphasised the importance of strengthening healthcare services, advancing local economic development, and leveraging key economic sectors such as Agriculture and Mining to stimulate growth and create employment opportunities through Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) initiatives.

Projects earmarked for implementation in the next financial year through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) include: The upgrading of the Groblersdal/Luckau Phase 2 and 3 Water Scheme, Malekana Regional Water Scheme, Mampuru Bulk Water Scheme, as well as the refurbishment of the Leeufontein and Dennilton Waste Water Treatment Works in Ephraim Mogale and Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipalities respectively.

The EPWP Grant-funded Job Creation Programme remains a critical pillar of the district’s poverty alleviation strategy, with the Executive Mayor reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to creating sustainable work opportunities for local communities.

Communities are encouraged to continue submitting written inputs and comments to the Planning and Economic Development Department  by 22 May 2026 to makgatir@Sekhukhune.gov.za or mkhwanaziz@sekhukhune.gov.za

The Draft IDP and Budget document is also available for public viewing on the municipality’s website at sekhukhunedistrict.gov.za⁠