With respect to service delivery and capacity constraints, the JGDM reported that the costs of eradicating water and sanitation backlogs are R445 million and R247 million, respectively. The JGDM added that, in light of limited and insufficient funds to eradicate backlogs, the targets are always shifted to later years. The JGDM further reported that roads are in poor conditions and they require huge maintenance costs. The JGDM reported that the commercial farming community as well as the urban areas, have access to access to electricity, however rural arrears have limited access to electricity. The JGDM reported that challenges persist in as far as collection and disposal of waste is concerned. The JGDM reported that it has managed to maintain good spending patterns on the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). The JGDM added that MIG grant has helped it to address backlogs on water and sanitation over previous 6 years.