2.1 On 20 April 2010, the Free State MEC for the Department of Local Government and Housing briefed the Committee on the progress made in the Mohokare Local Municipality and Xhariep District Municipality. In his political overview, the MEC reminded the Committee that on 14 and 28 May 2008 the Free State Executive Council by Cabinet Minute number and 8.5 and 8.6, approved the interventions in terms of section 139 (1)(b) of the Constitution in Mohokare Local Municipality and Xhariep District Municipality.