{"id":1988,"date":"2014-12-22T09:56:14","date_gmt":"2014-12-22T08:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=1988"},"modified":"2020-05-21T19:10:10","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T18:10:10","slug":"best-municipalities-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/best-municipalities-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Municipalities In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
Every year, the Municipal\u00a0IQ\u00a0releases their findings on which municipalities rank highest in terms of performance and efficiency. The results are based on Municipal Productivity Index (MPI) which incorporates financial and\u00a0non-financial data to assess the ability of individuals to engage in local economies; if\u00a0residents live in acceptable conditions, how vibrant the local economy is and how the municipality is contributing towards the economy.<\/p>\n
These\u00a0are used to decide how various\u00a0municipalities rank among themselves. Some of the biggest factors that are taken into consideration include capacity requirements, reporting, basic planning, and financial management. Majority of the higher ranked municipalities (8 out of 10) are in the Western Cape. This is a significant factor as it shows where the best livable areas are.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRank<\/strong><\/td>\n | 2013 score<\/strong><\/td>\n | Metro ave.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Cape Town<\/strong><\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 65.9<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Tshwane<\/strong><\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 63.4<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Johannesburg<\/strong><\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 63.2<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | eThekwini<\/strong><\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 62.1<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Nelson Mandela Bay<\/strong><\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 61.8<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Ekurhuleni<\/strong><\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 58.8<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Mangaung <\/strong><\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 53.7<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Buffalo City<\/strong><\/td>\n | 8<\/td>\n | 53.4<\/td>\n | 60.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Cape Town<\/strong> was ranked as one of the best municipalities as well as the friendliest and best cities to visit in South Africa in the recent Annual Reader’s Choice Awards put together by Conde Nast Traveler. Indeed, there is no doubt as to the reason Cape Town tops other cities as one of the best-managed.<\/p>\n Tshwane<\/strong> holds onto the 2nd place in the MPI rankings in 2014. Finance and manufacturing provide most of the income in the Tshwane area. Each of the major banks in the country\u00a0has offices located in the city of Tshwane\u00a0and you\u00a0can also find the embassies of various countries from across the world in the city.<\/p>\n As the second largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg<\/strong> has a lot to offer to both residents and tourists. The popular metro area offers plenty of business opportunities making it a growing economy and with proper management, is sure to be among the top for many years to come.<\/p>\n eThekwini<\/strong> which follows Joburg on the list is regarded as the largest city in KwaZulu Natal province. It is categorized as a metropolitan municipality being that it encompasses large and densely populated and urbanized regions which qualify it to be a metropolis. Found in this municipality are Durban and other large surrounding towns.<\/p>\n Nelson Mandela Bay<\/strong> which was named in honour of Africa’s hero, Nelson Mandela is not left out in the top 10 municipalities. The metro municipality which was formed in 2001 is made up of the Port Elizabeth city and the nearby towns of Uitenhage and Despatch.<\/p>\n Ekurhuleni<\/strong> is also categorized as a Metropolitan municipality. It is home to many Isuzulus who dominate a greater part of its population. Ekurhuleni is blessed with lakes and greenery brimming with a tranquil feel of nature. This municipality is said to harbour the cleanest water bodies in SA.<\/p>\n The great\u00a0Mangaung<\/strong> Municipality which means a\u00a0place of Cheetahs is also among the top metropolitan municipalities in the country.<\/p>\n |