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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government\, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). \nDCoG gazetted a Discussion Document for public comment on 10 April 2025\, setting out some questions for final comments by 30 June 2025.  \nThe recommendations from the roundtable discussion will directly inform the revised White Paper to be published in March 2026. This event provides an opportunity to share your insights on governance\, finance\, infrastructure and economic development which could redefine how municipalities serve communities for decades. \nEvent Highlights \nKeynote Address:\nMr Velenkosini Hlabisa\, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakaway Discussions on: \n\nGovernance (Ethics\, capacity\, political-administrative interface)\nFinance (Funding models\, revenue management)\nInfrastructure (Private sector partnerships\, service delivery)\nLED and Spatial Planning (Regional growth\, inequality\, business engagement)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe roundtable discussion is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative policy reform process aimed at building an efficient and accountable local government system for South Africa. The success of South Africa’s municipalities depends on our collective action. \nThe review is an open call to action for communities and stakeholders\, including business to collectively build a new and ideal system of local government characterised by responsiveness\, efficiency and accountability. The responsibility to ensure viable and sustainable municipalities is a shared national duty in the advancement of democracy. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please contact Nombulelo Ndaba: NombuleloN@nbi .org.za\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        As a valued member of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, you are invited to attend the next NBI Membership Council Meeting in-person on Friday\, 02 October 2026. This engagement provides members with a strategic opportunity to engage with the NBI’s leadership\, governance\, strategic direction and future impact.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Meet our Keynote Speaker:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        Busisiwe Mavuso\, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)\, is a prominent voice on business leadership\, governance and South Africa’s development. She brings extensive experience and a strong track record of advocating for accountability\, ethical leadership and meaningful business action. \nUnder the theme of “The Age of Accountability: Leadership\, Trust and South Africa’s Future”\, Busisiwe will explore the evolving nature of accountability in the South African context and its implications for business and systemic change.     \n\n        \n                    \n                            \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the NBI Leadership to reflect on the progress made within the Organisation since the February 2026 Membership Council and outline the NBI’s strategic priorities for 2027\, as endorsed by the NBI Board at its June 2026 meeting.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Meeting Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Friday\, 02 October 2026\nRegistration from: 09:30 for 10:00 to 12:00 followed by a networking lunch\nVenue: Auditorium\, SAB-ABinBev Head Office\, 56 Grosvenor Road\, Bryanston\, Johannesburg\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        We look forward to welcoming you and to your participation and engagement in exploring how South African business is co-creating a just\, inclusive and sustainable future through meaningful collaboration; embodying the collective action for systemic change\, impact and shared purpose that defines the NBI.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP                                                                    \n                \n            \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Resources from the Previous Meeting held on 26 February 2026            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n                        \n                                                Minutes - February 2026                                                                    \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                Presentation - February 2026
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-on-the-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/
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