1.3 Based on the NCOP referral, the Committee undertook oversight visits to Mohokare Local Municipality and Xhariep District Municipality between 10 and 12 October 2008. In the Committee reports tabled to the NCOP, it was recommended that after the completion of interventions in both municipalities, the MEC of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs should table a closure or termination report to NCOP indicating the progress made in respect of interventions.