JOHN DLUDLU: Wanted: political will to fix ailing municipalities
What changed in last week’s local elections is the political leadership of municipalities, not the entire system
09 November 2021 - 15:36
In a week or so the country’s municipalities, the majority of which are dysfunctional, will inaugurate their new councillors, hopefully marking the start of a long and arduous process of fixing this all-important sphere of government.
In the November 1 polls most South Africans who were eligible and registered to vote opted to stay home and enjoy the long weekend, or in protest at what was on offer...
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