Amended-by-Cross-Boundary-Municipalities-Laws-Repeal-and-Related-Matters-Act-23-of-2005.pdf

Summary

The Cross-boundary Municipalities Laws Repeal and Related Matters Act, 2005, is a South African legislative document designed to eliminate the existence of municipalities that span across provincial borders. Following the Constitution Twelfth Amendment Act, which redefined provincial boundaries, this law formally repeals several previous acts and updates the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act. It establishes legal frameworks for the re-demarcation of affected regions, ensuring that every municipality now falls entirely within a single province. The text details consequential arrangements for transferring assets, liabilities, and provincial functions between "releasing" and "receiving" provinces to maintain administrative continuity. Furthermore, the included schedules provide a comprehensive list of newly designated municipalities and their corresponding geographical locations. This legislative shift aims to simplify governance and clarify the jurisdictional authority of provincial executives over local councils.