MAP was recognized as an exceptional municipality due to the hard work being done to restore its dignity.

Prior to the recent municipal election, the municipality was placed under administration in terms of section 139b of the Constitution.

There have been serious challenges in supplying water to residents, including billions of rands owed to the national power provider Eskom.

However, according to newly elected mayor Gilbert Mokotso, many milestones have been achieved since his team took over the reins.

The municipality is run by a coalition after the ANC failed to win a 50% majority in the city council.

Mokotso further mentioned that employees' pension funds are paid and that they are now also paid on time on a monthly basis.

OFM News/Tumelo Khotha