5.7 Municipal Council: The key service delivery challenges highlighted in the Mayoral Committee report related to huge infrastructure backlogs (ageing infrastructure, repairs, maintenance and rehabilitation), Hands-on technical support in Koukamma was being temporarily backed up by the DBSA staff (Engineers and Young Professionals). Engineers have also been deployed by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and USAID to support the bucket eradication programme. Despite the indicated challenges, the Mayoral Committee reported progress made in respect of the functionality of Project Management Unit (PMU), approval of business plan and expenditure of MIG and projects that were water and sanitation related, The current service delivery plan addressed challenges on Roads, Water, Sanitation, Electricity and Housing.