where Members considered a range of important reports and legislative matters aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and service delivery across the province. Proceedings commenced with the tabling of several statutory and performance reports. Acting Leader of Government Business, Hon. Maureen Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, presented the 2025/26 Fourth Quarter Performance Reports for provincial departments and public entities. Deputy Speaker Hon. Tebogo Mamorobela also tabled the Limpopo Legislature’s Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the same financial year. MEC for Provincial Treasury, Hon. Elias Mahoai, acting on behalf of the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), Hon. Basikopo Makamu, tabled the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Section 131 Report. The report outlined measures implemented by municipalities to address matters raised by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) during the 2024/25 local government audit cycle. Hon. Mahoai further tabled the Consolidated Section 71 Report and the State of Municipalities Report for the quarter ending 31 March 2026. These reports provided Members with a comprehensive overview of municipal financial performance, governance challenges, and service delivery progress across Limpopo. A major highlight of the sitting was the Second Reading Debate on the Limpopo Appropriation Bill, 2026. Following extensive deliberations, the House approved the Budget Votes and Schedule of the Appropriation Bill, clearing the way for the implementation of the provincial government’s programmes and strategic priorities during the 2026/27 financial year. The Legislature also considered and adopted a number of reports on departmental Annual Performance Plans (APPs) and Budgets for the 2026/27 financial year. The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, chaired by Hon. Constance Kupa-Mabuza, presented its report on the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s APP and Budget. The report was adopted, with MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Nakedi Kekana, responding to issues raised by Members during the debate. The House similarly adopted the report of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, presented by Chairperson Hon. Simon Mathe, on the Department of Social Development’s APP and Budget. MEC for Social Development, Hon. Florence Radzilani, provided the department’s response and outlined key priorities for the financial year ahead. The report of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, presented by Hon. Falaza Mdaka, was also adopted following discussions on the department’s APP and Budget. MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Jerry Maseko, responded to Members’ observations and recommendations. In addition, the Portfolio Committee on Provincial Treasury, led by Chairperson Hon. Maseko Solomon Pheedi, tabled its report on the Department of Provincial Treasury’s APP and Budget. The House adopted the report, with MEC Elias Mahoai addressing matters raised during the debate. In further business, Chief Whip Hon. Essob Mokgonyana moved a Motion for the Ratification of the Conferral of the Final Mandate to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the Division of Revenue Bill, which was considered by the House. Members also considered motions relating to the ratification of the appointment of Special Delegates who attended previous NCOP plenaries, as well as the appointment of Special Delegates who will represent Limpopo in forthcoming NCOP sittings. The proceedings underscored the Limpopo Legislature’s constitutional oversight responsibility and its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery through rigorous scrutiny of departmental plans, budgets, and municipal governance reports.