Swartland Municipality received good news from the Auditor-General (AG) this week. The AG has confirmed that Swartland Municipality has achieved its 13th clean audit for the 2024/2025 financial year.
Mayor Cleophas made the announcement during a special council meeting on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. He expressed his gratitude to the administration, recognising their tireless work throughout the year to ensure that everything within Swartland is managed in accordance with legislation and regulations.
The term “clean audit” refers to an unqualified audit with no findings. This achievement is a remarkable way to conclude 2025.
Legislation requires all municipalities to undergo an annual audit. During this process, financial statements are scrutinised to ensure that every transaction can be accounted for. Audits go beyond finances — it also assesses internal processes, making it a comprehensive and time-consuming exercise. At the conclusion of the audit, the audit team presents a report with its findings.
Achieving a clean audit is the best possible outcome and reflects transparent and accountable governance.
This consistent achievement underscores Swartland Municipality’s unwavering commitment to clean, responsible, and transparent administration. It reaffirms that Swartland is one of the best-run municipalities in South Africa, dedicated to excellence and high-quality service delivery for all our residents.
Although an unqualified audit with no findings (clean audit) is a significant accomplishment, it does not mean that everything is perfect. However, it does indicate that the municipal budget is being used responsibly, in the best interests of the community, rather than being wasted on impractical or unnecessary projects. Swartland remains focused on continuous improvement and always strives to provide even better services to our residents.
Swartland Municipality extends its sincere thanks to every resident for your ongoing support. The clean audit provides residents with the assurance that the Municipality’s administration is in good hands, with sound financial management and proper internal controls.
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