# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the effectiveness of local government directly impacts the quality of life for citizens and their ability to access necessities. He undertook a working visit to the Amampondo Kingdom in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday. Mashatile says the roll-out of the District Development Model aims to improve the functioning of municipalities and also addresses community service delivery issues. He adds that it is essential to strengthen intergovernmental relations by fostering collaboration to ensure that all levels of government work together for the benefit of all communities.
Deputy president Mashatile calls for the strengthening of intergovernmental relations