South Africa’s cities struggle as overspending hits services, Dep FinMin warns

South Africa’s cities struggle as overspending hits services, Dep FinMin warns

Municipal mismanagement fuels service failures and threatens economic growth
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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

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