SALGA says local government require urgent support and reform [SOUND]

# The South African Local Government Association says local government continues to face structural and systemic fiscal challenges that require urgent support and reform. National Treasury is temporarily withholding July equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities in a move aimed at enforcing fiscal discipline, addressing financial mismanagement and ensuring accountability. SALGA spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says any withholding of equitable share must balance compliance objectives with the impact on service delivery and municipal financial sustainability: