Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Gauteng Municipalities Under Fire: Parliament Demands Accountability

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After a sweeping oversight mission across Gauteng and North West, a joint parliamentary delegation has delivered a stern message to failing municipalities, clean up your act or face the consequences. From poor service delivery to mismanagement, the visit uncovered a web of issues crippling local governance. Phemelo speaks to Dr Zweli Mkhize, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, about what they found.
8 Sep 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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