The Committee found that the Emadlangeni Municipality does not have the ability to raise its own revenue and operates on a deficit. The Municipality is unable to recover its own debts and a sum of about R2,9m is owing. The Game Lodge can not implement new tarrifs because of the general disfunction of the Municipality.
It was also found that even though the area has huge potential the municipality still depended on grants and it was necessary for other spheres of government to assist.
The Committee found further that the municipality was under-skilled, that some staff members were casuals even after 15 to 20 years of service, furthermore, that municipal employees are forced to drive unroadworthy municipal vehicles.
The Committee is also concerned about the high degree of bickering between and amongst political parties and interference in the smooth running of the municipality.
1. That the MEC present a comprehensive program of support to the Municipality in terms of human and financial resources on short, medium areas that impacting on the community.
2. That the MEC presents a report on legality of the appointment of the Acting Municipal Manager and the allowance paid to the Mayor on the month of September.
3. That Political Parties in the National Council of Provinces assist the Municipality in creating unity and conditions conducive for service delivery.