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UNDER SECTION 116

Swellendam MunicipalityRef: UNDER SECTION 116

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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This is a Swellendam Municipality notice issued under Section 116(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003). The municipality intends to amend its existing agreement with Ducharme Asset Management and Accounting (Pty) Ltd for the compilation of Annual Financial Statements, mSCOA, and ad-hoc accounting services, for the contract period ending 31 December 2026. The notice invites the public to submit written representations by 07 August 2026 at 11:00 to the Manager: Supply Chain Management at 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, and states the estimated additional service value for the amended period is R800,000 (including VAT).

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Submit written representations on the proposed amendment of an agreement (SMT53/22/23)

The public is invited to submit written representations about Swellendam Municipality’s proposed amendment to its agreement with Ducharme Asset Management and Accounting (Pty) Ltd for the compilation of annual financial statements, mSCOA and ad-hoc accounting services and reforms, for the contract period ending 31 December 2026.

Who it is for: members of the public who want to comment on the proposed amendment of the agreement
How to act on it: Write and submit representations to the office of the Manager: Supply Chain Management at 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, and mark the envelope clearly “Representations on the amendment of agreement: SMT53/22/23”; if unable to read or write, request assistance at any Swellendam Municipality administrative office.
Closes: 7 August 2026

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The public is hereby invited to submit written representations regarding the proposed amendment of the agreement to the office of the Manager: Supply Chain Management, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam on or before Friday, 07 August 2026 at 11:00.

Facts

Reference

UNDER SECTION 116

Amounts

R 800 000, R 6 482 283, R 5 819 385

Parties

The municipality

Key Takeaways

Swellendam Municipality notice under Section 116(3) of MFMA (Act 56 of 2003)
Intends to amend agreement with Ducharme Asset Management and Accounting (Pty) Ltd
Scope: compilation of Annual Financial Statements, mSCOA, and ad-hoc accounting services
Contract period ending: 31 December 2026
Previous amendment: MFMA Circular 62 for 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026 (6 months)
Reason: additional services expected to exceed 15% amendment threshold under MFMA Circular 62
Additional services must be performed concurrently with AGSA external audit (normally concluded by 30 November)
Estimated value of additional services for amended period: R800 000,00 (including VAT)
Current contract value estimated: R6 482 282,68 (including VAT)
Actual expenditure to date: R5 819 384,63 (including VAT)
Written representations deadline: Friday, 07 August 2026 at 11:00
Submission address: Office of the Manager: Supply Chain Management, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam
Envelopes marking: “Representations on the amendment of agreement: SMT53/22/23”
Notice no.: A18/2026
Signed by: A. Vorster (Municipal Manager)
Swellendam Municipality
Ducharme Asset Management and Accounting (Pty) Ltd
Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)
A. Vorster
Manager: Supply Chain Management

Dates

Closing Date

7 August 2026