1.2.1 The visit formed part of the Committee's ongoing interaction with municipalities to monitor collaboration and coordination pertaining to the provision of municipal services and support given to municipalities by provincial and national departments. The municipalities in Mpumalanga that were identified for the visit are: Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Lekwa Local Municipality, and Nkomazi Local Municipality