MISA

08/10/2026

On 08 October 2026, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) led the high-level delegation from the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) on a site visit to Emfuleni Local Municipality, at the completed Ironside Road 1, which includes Stormwater and Paved Sidewalks project at the St John, St Peter and St Mary streets. This is a continuation of the study visit taking place from 04-10 October 2026, to strengthen cooperation and pattnership in local government. The engagement provided a platform for knowledge-sharing on challenges and solutions to infrastructural implementation and maintenance.

The delegates appreciated experiencing the actual service delivery project, understanding the project life cycle and its management. Delegates provided valuable feedback about these projects on site, looking at opportunity for future collaboration and partnerships.

The engagement is part of MISA to strengthen coordination with the municipality and international partners ahead of the formal Ministerial oversight visit.

07/10/2026

MISA CEO, Ms. Mapatane Kgomo on 6 October 2026, joined the The National School of Government (NSG) and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Президентская академия - РАНХиГС (RANEPA) when they launched a four-day course for public servants on Water Resources Management and Water Quality Management.

This partnership is more than training, it is a commitment to resilience, integrity, and sustainable access to safe water. By combining South Africa’s priorities with international
expertise, the course aims to strengthen our ability to deliver for communities at the frontlines of service delivery.

07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

MISA is pleased to support the upcoming Future Minds of Planning Webinar, taking place on Thursday, 08 October 2026. The session will provide students with valuable insights into registration pathways, opportunities and the planning profession.

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06/10/2026

📢 Happening Today
06 October 2026

SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS PALESTINIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION

South Africa is hosting a high-level delegation from the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) from 4 to 10 October 2026 as part of a study visit focused on strengthening cooperation, knowledge-sharing and institutional partnerships in local government.

Today, the delegation was being hosted by the Department of Cooperative Governance (CoGTA) and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) under the leadership of Director-General Mbulelo Tshangana. The engagement focused on South Africa's system of cooperative governance, national support to municipalities, municipal infrastructure planning and implementation, and strategies to build capable, professional and developmental local government institutions.

MISA CEO, Ms Mapatane Kgomo unpacked the mandate of MISA and the technical support provided to enhance municipal capabilities to efficiently plan, deliver, operate and maintain infrastructure.

The discussions provided an opportunity for South Africa and Palestine to exchange experiences on strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, advancing infrastructure development and fostering sustainable municipal management. The programme also explored opportunities for continued cooperation between South African and Palestinian local government institutions.

The visit reflects the strong ties between South Africa and Palestine and provides a platform for mutual learning, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exploration of future partnerships that support effective, accountable and people-centred local government.

06/10/2026

📍Harmony Gold Mine, Randfontein

MISA and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited have signed an significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), affirming a shared commitment to strengthening municipal infrastructure investments for improved service delivery.

Through this partnership, MISA and Harmony Gold will collaborate on Social Labour Plan (SLP) initiatives, with a particular focus on infrastructure support, and institutional and technical capacity building.

This partnership demonstrates the value of collaboration between government, municipalities and the private sector in addressing infrastructure challenges and building resilient, thriving communities.

06/10/2026

MISA is pleased to support the upcoming Future Minds of Planning Webinar, taking place on Thursday, 08 October 2026. The session will provide students with valuable insights into registration pathways, opportunities and the planning profession.

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Meet Our Facilitator | Future Minds of Planning Webinar

SACPLAN is pleased to introduce Lesedi Gaabue, who will be facilitating our upcoming Future Minds of Planning Webinar this Thursday, 08 October 2026.

Join us for an engaging session exploring registration pathways and opportunities for students, followed by a chance to connect, ask questions, and engage with the planning professionals speaking at the webinar.

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We look forward to having you join us!

02/10/2026

On 02 October 2026, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) participated in a Stakeholder Engagement Session at Ehlanzeni TVET College’s Mthimba Campus.

Held under the theme “Strengthening Industry and Stakeholder Partnerships for Skills Development, Occupational Programmes and Workplace Opportunities,” the session provided a platform for various stakeholders to explore partnership opportunities with the institution and potential long-term collaboration.

Industry stakeholders, including merSETA, the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), ETDP SETA and Nedbank, gathered to discuss opportunities in education and training, employment and infrastructure. The stakeholders shared information on funding, training and development opportunities available to students across various fields of study.

MISA used the platform to outline its development opportunities in the built environment, including the Young Graduate Programme, Work-Integrated Learning, Apprenticeship Programme and technical bursaries in fields such as engineering. The engagement also opened opportunities for collaboration between MISA and Ehlanzeni TVET College, particularly in supporting students pursuing engineering-related fields.

A key highlight of the engagement was the MQA’s announcement that students should look out for advertisements on various development opportunities in national newspapers on Sunday, 04 October 2026.

The session concluded with discussions on potential areas of collaboration, highlighting the importance of information-sharing, skills development and youth empowerment.

This engagement forms part of MISA’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, with relevant information about opportunities that can support their education, skills development and future careers.

30/09/2026

The Route 56 Tourism Synergy Conference 2026 concluded today, 30 September 2026, in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing together government, tourism stakeholders, investors, traditional leadership and local communities to strengthen collaboration around tourism development in the Route 56 corridor.

Building on the foundational discussions of Day 1, the conference provided an opportunity to consolidate stakeholder inputs, strengthen priorities and advance a shared vision for sustainable rural tourism, investment and economic development across the Eastern Seaboard Development region.

MISA’s participation reinforced the importance of integrated infrastructure planning and support in creating an enabling environment for tourism, local economic development and improved opportunities for communities along the corridor.

29/09/2026

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) participated in Day 1 of the Route 56 Tourism Synergy Conference 2026, held today, 29 September 2026, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, as part of the conference taking place across Matatiele and Kokstad in the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) region.

Held under the theme “Experience the Corridor,” Day 1 showcased the natural, cultural and academic assets that define the Route 56 corridor.

The conference brought together government, tourism industry stakeholders, investors, traditional leadership and local communities to foster collaboration and alignment around a shared Route 56 Tourism Development Framework.

The day’s programme focused on establishing foundational inputs for rural tourism development and culminated in five facilitated priority-setting tables. These sessions provided stakeholders with an opportunity to identify key priorities and contribute towards defining the Route 56 Funding Pathway.

MISA’s participation highlighted the importance of coordinated infrastructure support in unlocking the tourism and economic potential of rural communities along the Route 56 corridor.