Swartland Municipality: Strong Finances & Stability Secrets

Joggie Scholtz, Municipal Manager at Swartland Municipality discusses the municipality's tie for first place in the 2025 Ratings Afrika Municipal Financial Sustainability Index and SAPOA awards. Scholtz highlights the role of political and administrative stability, skilled staffing, a robust performance management system, and strong financial ratios (e.g., 6.83 current ratio, 96.71% collection rate, 11 months cash coverage) in achieving top rankings.