South Africa’s oldest municipality is going from zero to hero

• Beaufort West Local Municipality has posted a funded budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
• The municipality has seen its political and financial situation deteriorate rapidly over the past decade, with reports of unpaid suppliers and a significant debt of R120 million to creditors.
• The municipality's recovery is seen as a positive development for South Africa's agricultural sector, particularly in sheep farming and meat production.