Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has welcomed the signing of the Code for Ethical Leadership by municipalities, describing the move as a positive development. According to SABC News, Hlabisa expressed approval of the decision by municipal leaders to commit to the code, which is aimed at promoting ethical conduct in local government. Further details about the signing were not provided in the report.

According to a report by the Auditor-General of South Africa, only 39 municipalities received clean audits. Sharrone Adams, head of audit, highlighted issues at the metro level, stating that officials often do not behave ethically, experience conflicts of interest, and fail to act in the best interest of their institutions.

In an opinion piece for TimesLIVE, Lucky Mathebula argues that South Africa's upcoming municipal elections will test whether constitutional government can function effectively at the local level where citizens live. According to Mathebula, the central question is whether coalition politics can produce stable, accountable municipalities capable of delivering services to residents, as hung councils and coalition arrangements have become an increasingly prominent feature of local governance in the country.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening grassroots governance through capacity building, professionalism and improved work ethics among local government personnel. According to Tribune Online, the Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Igbekele Akinrinwa, disclosed this on Tuesday at the graduation ceremony of 178 local government staff who completed a training programme aimed at boosting effective service delivery at the grassroots level in the state.

Officials from the Ministry of Local Government in Uganda have urged accountants to maintain high standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability as local governments play a vital role in community service delivery. This appeal was made during a bookkeeping skills training session held in Hoima City, attended by accountants from various districts in central and western Uganda.

A recent report from South Africa's Auditor-General highlights significant issues regarding the performance of municipalities, indicating a lack of accountability among officials. The findings suggest that this situation is contributing to a decline in public trust and emphasizes the necessity for urgent reforms to enhance service delivery.