The Executive Mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Cllr Nozuko Best, led a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at upholding municipal by-laws and ensuring compliance with the Credit Control Policy. The initiative formed part of the municipality’s broader strategy to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and improve service delivery across communities.

Mayor Best was joined by several Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), including MMC Moyeni (Finance), MMC Mangaliso (Public Safety), MMC Mbaliso (Local Economic Development), and MMC Mganu (Water and Sanitation + Energy). Together, they reinforced the municipality’s commitment to good governance through direct oversight and community engagement.

Collaborative Enforcement Effort

The enforcement drive was conducted in partnership with key institutions and community safety organisations, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), Amapanyapanya, Department of Home Affairs (Immigration Officers), Wenzile Phaphama Security Services, and Gladiator Community Protection.

This multi-stakeholder approach demonstrated the power of collaboration between government, law enforcement, and civil society. Each partner contributed its expertise to ensure compliance, protect public spaces, and restore order in areas where by-laws had been disregarded.

The operation addressed a range of issues, including illegal trading, by-law violations, safety hazards, and non-compliance with municipal credit and service policies. The presence of municipal officials and enforcement officers underscored Merafong’s stance on accountability and its zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct or negligence.

Building a Safe and Accountable Municipality

The initiative reflects Merafong City’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, well-regulated, and sustainable living environment for all residents. By enforcing municipal policies and ensuring compliance, the municipality seeks to protect critical infrastructure, strengthen local revenue, and enhance the efficiency of service delivery.

Mayor Best emphasised that community partnership and law enforcement must go hand in hand for sustainable development: “Our goal is to ensure that Merafong remains a safe and orderly municipality where by-laws are respected and services are delivered fairly. Through cooperation with our partners and the community, we are building a culture of accountability and pride.”

Improving Service Delivery Through Enforcement

By addressing non-compliance and reinforcing municipal governance, Merafong City aims to enhance financial sustainability and service reliability. Ensuring that residents and businesses adhere to municipal regulations directly supports the city’s ability to deliver essential services such as water, sanitation, and electricity.

The municipality’s leadership reaffirmed that this operation marks an important step toward greater efficiency and fairness in local governance. Collaborative enforcement initiatives such as this one not only strengthen public confidence but also foster safer, cleaner, and more resilient communities.

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