6.6 Municipal Council: The key service delivery challenges highlighted in the Mayoral Committee report related to huge infrastructure backlogs (ageing infrastructure, repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation); withdrawal of the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) technical support (Engineers and Young Professionals); lack of proper and effective service delivery including service delivery projects such as the main water pipeline on the Wakkerstroom road; housing development in Eziphunzini; bus and taxi route in Thandukukhanya and streets rehabilitation not completed on time. Despite these challenges, the Mayoral Committee reported that the intervention on July 2009 has taught the Municipal Council the importance of consolidating the powers and responsibilities of the Mayor and Municipal Manager in order to ensure implementation of decisions and political oversight on service delivery matters.