MISA

29/05/2026

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) today, 29 May 2026 concluded the four days Financial Literacy Programme roadshow across the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) region. The outreach, delivered in partnership with Old Mutual, targeted Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to strengthen their financial management capacity. The last session is held at the Roman Catholic Church in Lusikisiki, O.R. Tambo District, the fourth district of the ESD programme, to ensure accessibility for local business owners.

Financial literacy is the foundation for resilient SMMEs and stronger local economies, said Xolisile Sithole, Director: ESD Eastern Cape.

28/05/2026

On 28 May 2026, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), in partnership with Old Mutual and SARS, continued with Day 3 of the Financial Literacy Programme roadshow at the Wesley Church of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Bizana, Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape the third district of the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme.

The session equipped SMMEs with practical training on insurance, estate planning, managing major purchases, and tax compliance.

As part of the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme, the initiative targets financial resilience for small businesses in the areas targeted.

27/05/2026

On 27 May 2026, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent, in partnership with Old Mutual, continues with the Financial Literacy Programme at the Peace Initiative Hall in Ixopo, Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal, one of four districts in the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme.

The session aims to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises with practical tools in budgeting, debt and borrowing management, savings and investment, financial behaviour, planning, business management, and compliance. By reinforcing these core areas alongside compliance and business planning, the initiative increases participants readiness to access funding and pursue market opportunities within the Eastern Seaboard Development region.

26/05/2026

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) in partnership with Old Mutual facilitated a Financial Literacy Programme held on 26 May 2026 at the Ugu District Sports and Leisure Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.

The programme is an initiative within the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) Programme aimed to improve financial knowledge and skills among identified Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) that are within the ESD districts. It covered key areas such as financial behaviour, goal setting, financial planning, business management, and compliance.

In addition to general financial education, the initiative specifically supported SMMEs by providing practical tools and expert guidance on how to grow their businesses to be sustainable.
Participants gained insights to:
*Manage personal and business finances more effectively
*Improve decision-making and operational efficiency
*Strengthen business planning
*Enhance access to funding and market opportunities
Overall, the programme equipped attendees with practical, actionable knowledge to promote better financial management and sustainable business growth.

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT

To All Media
Date: 22 May 2026

MISA CEO LEADS HIGHLEVEL ENGAGEMENT ON THE EASTERN SEABOARD DEVELOPMENT AT THE ENLIT AFRICA CONFERENCE

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), Ms Mapatane Kgomo, led a high-level delegation at the Enlit Africa 2026 Conference held from 19 to 21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Addressing delegates at the conference, Ms Kgomo reaffirmed government’s commitment to coordinated infrastructure planning, improved service delivery, and sustainable regional development.

Ms Kgomo highlighted the strategic importance of the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) Programme in driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening energy security through targeted infrastructure investment.

The ESD is a government-led initiative aimed at transforming the underdeveloped coastal corridor spanning parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal into a modern and economically vibrant region. The programme covers four district municipalities: Ugu and Harry Gwala in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo in the Eastern Cape.

She further noted that the region’s potential in ports development, industrial zones, and renewable energy presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction, manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.
Enlit Africa brings together stakeholders from across the continent in the water, power, and energy sectors to engage on challenges and solutions related to infrastructure development, energy access, and sustainability.

MISA’s mandate remains central to the infrastructure support value chain, including the coordination of the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme. The Agency provides technical advice and support to municipalities to strengthen infrastructure planning, implementation, operations and maintenance, as well as institutional capacity building. Through accelerated investment in water, electricity, and transport infrastructure, MISA continues to support municipalities in advancing inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Ms Kgomo said: “When municipalities are equipped with the technical support and infrastructure required to deliver reliable services, we create an enabling environment for businesses to grow, employment opportunities to expand, and communities to access consistent and sustainable energy services.”

For more information on the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme visit: https://www.misa.gov.za and https://easternseaboard.gov.za

Media Enquiries: Yolisa Blom – MISA Communications [email protected] / 072 130 9893

Issued by: Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)

21/05/2026

MISA Hosts Induction for Western Cape Engineering Graduates

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) hosted an induction for its newly appointed engineering graduates, under the Young Graduates (YGs) Programme from the Western Cape Province on 20-21 May 2026. The engagement was convened to provide the graduates with a comprehensive overview of MISA’s mandate and to outline clear pathways for professional growth and career progression within the organisation.

Throughout the session, representatives from various directorates delivered presentations to familiarise the graduates with MISA’s structure, core functions, and operational frameworks. The presentations offered practical insight into how the organisation supports municipalities and delivers on its infrastructure mandate. YGs also got a chance to engage and share their views on how they can contribute and engage with the organisation holistically.

The induction reaffirmed MISA’s commitment to strengthening municipal technical capacity by equipping young engineers with the knowledge and support needed to contribute effectively to infrastructure delivery. By aligning graduates with the organisation’s mandate, MISA aims to build a pipeline of skilled professionals capable of driving sustainable service delivery across the Western Cape and beyond.

20/05/2026

Key Issues out of Minister’s 2026/27 Budget Vote Remarks.

20/05/2026

Budget Vote Speech 2026/27 delivered today, 20 May 2026, by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, in Parliament of RSA.