2. Introduction 2.1 On 11 January 2010, the Northern Cape MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Hon K Mmoiemang tabled the 2007/08 Performance Report of Municipalities in the Northern Cape to the Office of the Chairperson of the NCOP, in terms of section 47 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act. Subsequent to the tabling, the Committee held a briefing meeting on 19 October 2010 with the Northern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs.