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Municipal Meltdown: Part 2

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What will it take to turn South Africa’s municipal crisis around? Can
local government still be rescued before the 2026 elections?

In this follow-up episode of Democracy Unplugged, moderator Phumi
Mashigo brings together panelists from multiple political parties to
confront the question head-on. Featuring Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s
Sydney Baloyi, PAC’s Jaki Seroke, GOOD’s Sarah Mabotsa and Action SA’s
Kholofelo Morodi.

4 Dec 2025 English South Africa Politics · News Various

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