The Kouga municipality has been named the best in the Eastern Cape, clinching the 2025 Municipal Performance Award at the SA Property Owners Association (SAPOA) annual convention.
The convention was held from Tuesday to Thursday at Sun City.
Kouga earned this top honour for its outstanding performance during the 2023/2024 financial year, topping the charts in the Eastern Cape.
The accolade was based on Ratings Afrika’s municipal financial sustainability index, which measures the financial health, stability and sustainability of SA’s 115 largest municipalities.
Kouga mayor Hattingh Bornman said that while the award recognised Kouga as the best municipality in the Eastern Cape, the municipality aspired to rank among the top in SA.
“We are proud of what we have achieved, but we also acknowledge that there is still work to be done and that everything is not yet perfect.
“Our municipality’s stability has been a key factor in our progress, and consistent, steady governance under our current majority leadership has allowed us to plan and deliver effectively for our communities,” Bornman said.
“This award also highlights the importance of stable governance. Consistent leadership enables effective planning and execution, benefiting all residents.
“While we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to continuous improvement and to reaching even greater heights nationally.
“This award belongs to our residents as much as it does to the municipality.
“It is their support and resilience that make progress possible.
“The Kouga municipality is proud to show what local government can achieve when it puts the people at the centre of everything it does.”
The Herald
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