Local government: Crises decades in the making and how to deal with them

Sep 10, 2026
This paper argues that the quality of municipal government will have a decisive influence on South Africa’s ability to attract investment, support businesses and generate employment – and that, right now, its influence is negative.
Local government: Crises decades in the making and how to deal with them

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Local government: Crises decades in the making and how to deal with them

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