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South African court orders national government to intervene in municipal financial crisis

October 2, 2021 LPS Alliance
Failed service delivery at municipal level is not a new phenomenon, even in countries–such as South Africa–that have a relatively well-functioning local governance system. Local elections are an important–but often imperfect mechanism for ensuring effective […]

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