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South Africa’s cities struggle as overspending hits services, Dep FinMin warns
Municipal mismanagement fuels service failures and threatens economic growth
Key topics:
SA municipalities overspend on salaries, underinvest in infrastructure
Service failures spark protests in Johannesburg and other towns
Urgent reforms needed, including accountable utilities and coalitions
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By Mike Cohen