The Northern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has given the Sol Plaatjie Municipality 14 days to explain why it should not be placed under administration.
The move follows the municipality’s failure to meet a deadline set for April 2, 2026, to address governance failures.
The province says ongoing council instability, leadership disputes and poor service delivery have raised serious concerns.
Residents have also indicated plans to petition the national government for intervention.
Department spokesperson Tebogo Monyo says the MEC is considering the next steps.
“We are concerned as the department about what is going on at the municipality, so MEC Vass is currently applying his mind as to what the way forward should be in terms of law and applicable legislation. As a way forward, I am sure MEC Vass will primarily take the next steps and the next decisions he will take will be to ensure good, sound administrative governance at the municipality so that ultimately the municipality can provide good services,” said Monyo.
The department says a decision will be taken after the municipality’s response is received.
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality might be placed under administration
