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The culture of mediocrity ends
South Africa
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An analysis of widespread municipal underperformance in South Africa reveals deep systemic failures in capital budget spending, infrastructure maintenance, and governance, calling on voters to demand higher standards and qualified leadership.
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- Length
- 35 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 5, 2026
- Source
- Mail & Guardian