South Africa's Crumbling Local Governments: A Test of Accountability
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South Africas local governments face severe challenges, including infrastructure decay and financial mismanagement, as highlighted by the latest auditor-general report. Residents express frustration through service-delivery protests, while political parties prepare for upcoming local elections, using failed projects and bad audits as campaign tools. The elections serve as a test of who can address the basic needs and bring accountability, breaking the cycle of breakdowns.
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