Dissolving decayed municipalities a ‘step in right direction’
Between 2012 and 2024, local government accounted for more than 16% of the corruption reports received by Corruption Watch
16 July 2024 - 16:17
Labour federations and local government experts have welcomed co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Velenkosini Hlabisa’s plans to dissolve dysfunctional municipalities and hold fresh elections for officials.
However, the SA Local Government Association (Salga), the employer body representing the country’s 257 municipalities lashed out at the national and provincial governments for failing to render meaningful and targeted support to distressed councils. ..
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