LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS A CHANCE TO FIX MUNICIPAL FAILURES: PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted that many municipalities struggle with financial stability, poor revenue management, and weak financial discipline, which worsen service delivery and infrastructure backlogs.

He emphasized that the upcoming 2026 local government elections should be seen as an opportunity to fix municipal failures, not just as a platform for political campaigning.

Ramaphosa called for cooperation between government, business, and communities to strengthen municipalities and improve service delivery.

He pointed to progress in Durban’s eThekwini metro, where interventions since 2024 have helped stabilize the city. The Presidential eThekwini Working Group, involving multiple stakeholders, has driven recovery.

Business confidence in Durban is now at its highest level since the index was established, with manufacturing confidence rising nearly 16% quarter-on-quarter, signaling recovery for the city’s industrial base.

President Ramaphosa’s message is that local elections should be about fixing governance and service delivery through collaboration, with eThekwini serving as a successful example of turnaround efforts.

This article is adapted from MSN News reporting, with full credit to the original writers. Jozi Captions provides summaries and contextual analysis for our readers.

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