Public Notice – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE FOR
2024/25 DRAFT IDP/BUDGET
Notice is hereby given in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) Section 16 which mandate
municipalities to develop a culture of municipal governance that complements formal representative government
with a system of participatory governance, and must for this purpose encourage, and create conditions for, the
local community to participate in the affairs of the municipality.
Similarly, Section 152 of the Constitution (108 of 1996) provides objectives of local government. One of the
objectives is to encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in the matters of local
government.
Guided by the above-mentioned legislations, Polokwane Municipality will be conducting Public Participation
Process on the 2024/25 Draft IDP and Budget in all 7 Municipal Clusters during the Months of April 2024.
The dates and venues for IDP meetings have been scheduled as follows: i.e.
The 2024/25 Draft IDP and Budget can be accessed through the municipal website: www.polokwane.gov.za.
Submission of Comments and Inputs by Community Members.
Comments period is open from 28 March 2024 – 24 April 2024. Communities can also be able to Submit their Comments and inputs on the 2024/25 draft IDP and Budget using media platforms and alternative methods that has been made available by the Municipality.
1.Email or WhatsApp LINE
Community members can submit their comments through email to Manager: IDP or Use WhatsApp
line that has been created specifically to receive Comments: i.e.
- Manager : IDP Email : Victorn1@polokwane.gov.za
- WhatsApp line: 065 922 4017.
For more information please contact: Mr. Victor Nengovhela or Ms. Tebogo Mathe on (015) 290 2231 / 2284 or email: Victorn1@polokwane.gov.za or tebogop@polokwane.gov.za for further enquiries.
Ms. Thuso Nemugumoni
Municipal Manager
Polokwane Municipality