(1) Whether, in light of the Auditor-General’s report on local government in the 2011-12 financial year, in which service delivery and fiscal management of most local authorities was found to be poor because only 2,5% of municipalities received a clear audit and the frustration levels of millions of inhabitants who are not receiving proper services from local authorities are high, he will consider the introduction of an ombudsman for local authorities to intervene and resolve the specified problems on behalf of the public; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps is he considering to improve service delivery in local authorities; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he is planning to take any steps against political leaders and municipal officials who are ignoring their mandates and disregarding legislation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?