ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEMINAR TO HIGHLIGHT GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
EThekwini Municipality’s Audit and Risk Assurance Services Directorate will tomorrow, 19 June, host its annual governance seminar under the theme “Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Enhancing Public Value Through Good Governance."
The seminar will bring together governance, audit, and public sector experts to discuss key issues affecting municipal accountability, transparency, and service delivery.
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba will deliver a presentation on embracing good governance for sustainable service delivery, while eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele will address the critical role of internal audit in strengthening municipal performance and accountability.
Other topics to be covered include:
* Risks and resilience in local government
* Material Irregularities and the importance of addressing them effectively, presented by the Auditor-General's Office
* The role of technology in enabling and improving service delivery
* Challenges and successes in addressing unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure
* An informative session by National Treasury on upcoming regulatory changes.
The seminar promises to be both informative and thought-provoking, providing valuable insights into strengthening governance and accountability within the public sector.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event.
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
Time: 08:00
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
As seating is limited, members of the media are requested to RSVP in advance by contacting Romita.Hanuman@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
