JOHANNESBURG - The Local Government Summit is underway in Midrand, focusing on the state of municipalities and service delivery performance across the country.
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The meeting comes as communities continue to raise concerns over governance failures and limited progress in addressing local issues.
President Cyril Ramaphosa canceled his keynote address at the 2025 Local Government Indaba Gala Dinner.
The Indaba is aimed at turning municipalities around.
Many municipalities in South Africa are mired in debt or bankrupt.
The vast majority received poor audit outcomes when their finances are scrutinized by the Auditor-General of South Africa.
Local government expert and research fellow at the University of Free State, Dr Harlan Cloete discussed this with eNCA.