By Loxion News Staff Writer
Midvaal Local Municipality scoops three top honours at the National Good Governance Awards, reaffirming its record-breaking clean audits and commitment to ethical, accountable local governance in Gauteng.
Midvaal Dominates 2025 National Good Governance Awards
The Midvaal Local Municipality has once again raised the bar for municipal excellence, clinching three prestigious awards at the National Good Governance Awards, hosted by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) during the annual Local Government Indaba (LGA).
The accolades reaffirm Midvaal’s status as Gauteng’s best-performing municipality and a national leader in clean governance and financial accountability.
Three Major Honours for Governance and Fiscal Integrity
Midvaal’s remarkable track record in governance and financial management earned it three major recognitions at the ceremony:
- Outstanding Achievement Award – for maintaining clean audits and funded budgets for ten years or more.
- Outstanding Achievement for Consecutive Clean Audits – recognising over a decade of unbroken excellence in audit performance.
- Certificate of Clean Audit for 2023–2024 – confirming yet another clean audit outcome for the most recent financial year.
These distinctions underscore Midvaal’s unwavering commitment to financial discipline, transparent governance, and responsible public spending — a benchmark few municipalities in South Africa have achieved.
Commitment to Accountability and Excellence
While many municipalities across the country continue to face poor audit outcomes and financial instability, Midvaal stands out as a beacon of accountability, ethical leadership, and professionalism in local government.
Through sound financial planning, strategic leadership, and consistent oversight, the municipality has institutionalised governance best practices that ensure compliance, sustainability, and credibility in all its operations.
“None of these accolades would be possible without the continued efforts of our dedicated workforce, the political oversight provided by public representatives, and the support of our communities,” said Executive Mayor Alderman Peter Teixeira.
“Good governance is possible when you appoint qualified and fit-for-purpose individuals to occupy positions, and when public representatives have the political will to turn things around and make municipalities work,” he added.
A Model Municipality for South Africa
Midvaal’s consistent achievements are widely regarded as proof that good governance is achievable in South Africa’s local government landscape.
The municipality’s clean audit record for over 10 consecutive years, sound financial controls, and citizen-focused service delivery demonstrate what is possible through visionary leadership and institutional stability.
Midvaal remains committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and performance, serving as a model for municipalities nationwide striving to restore trust in public administration.
Conclusion: A Decade of Excellence Continues
The triple victory at the National Good Governance Awards cements Midvaal’s reputation as one of the most effective and financially stable municipalities in South Africa.
As it continues to build on this legacy, Midvaal reaffirms its pledge to serve its residents with integrity, strengthen governance systems, and deliver sustainable, high-quality services across the Vaal region.
