AGSA-CoGTA 10X10 Forum
A coordinated national intervention to improve governance, financial management and performance in municipalities
About The Forum
Key Partners
National Treasury and the South African Local Government Association, are invited to participate and support the work of the Forum, ensuring alignment, accountability and the implementation of practical solutions to improve municipal performance and outcomes for communities.
Why This Initiative Matters
From challenges to improved governance to better services
Challenges
- Weak financial management
- Poor governance
- Service delivery failures
- Governance breakdown
Focus Areas
- Governance failures
- Capacity gaps
- Accountability gaps
Response
- Structured intervention
- Coordinated action
- Accountability-driven implementation
Outcomes
- Improved audit results
- Financial viability
- Better services
Event Information
Venue
4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, Lynnwood, Pretoria
Date
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Time
09:00
Key Speakers
- Director-General
- Auditor-General
- Minister of CoGTA
Latest Updates
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Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q: What is the AGSA–CoGTA 10×10 Forum?
A: It is a collaborative platform established by the office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) and Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) to strengthen cooperation and improve financial governance, financial management and performance management across government, particularly local government.
Q: Why was the Forum established?
A: To promote collaboration, improve audit outcomes, strengthen accountability and support better service delivery in municipalities.
Q: What does “10×10” mean?
A: The Forum brings together 10 AGSA structures and 10 departments comprising the national Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) and nine provincial departments responsible for local government.
Q: Who are the members?
A: The national AGSA office, nine provincial AGSA offices, the national DCoG and nine provincial departments responsible for local government.
Q: Which other organisations participate in the Forum?
A: National Treasury and the South African Local Government Association are invited to participate and support the work of the Forum.
Q: What are the focus areas?
A: Financial governance, financial management, municipal performance management and audit outcomes.
Q: How often does the Forum meet?
A: At least twice annually.
Q: Who leads the Forum?
A: The Forum is co-chaired by AGSA and DCoG representatives, with chairing responsibilities alternating annually.
Q: How will the work be reported?
A: Progress is reported through governance structures, including Technical MinMEC, MinMEC and, where applicable, the Portfolio Committee on CoGTA.
Q: What is the ultimate objective?
A: To build a culture of accountability, ethical governance, improved audit outcomes and better service delivery for communities.