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Melissa van Niekerk is the Director of Financial Governance at the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, where she supports municipalities to strengthen accountability, governance and service delivery. With 20 years of experience in the public sector, she focuses on improving oversight, supporting sound decision-making, and working with municipalities to address governance challenges. 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