# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa has reiterated that the revised White Paper on Local Government will be a game-changer for South Africa’s local government. The revised White Paper proposes a differentiated approach to municipal funding, recognising that metropolitan municipalities and smaller rural municipalities have different responsibilities, resource requirements, and service delivery challenges. Hlabisa stated that municipalities need competent councillors who can provide effective political oversight:
Minister Hlabisa says municipalities need competent councillors [SOUND]
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