South African municipalities spent R1.61bn on financial consultants in 2024/25 despite worsening fiscal distress and weak governance, the Auditor-General says.

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals alarming regressions in the financial health and service delivery of South Africa's eight largest municipalities, calling for urgent…

Despite some improvements in audit outcomes, South Africa's local government faces significant challenges, including financial mismanagement and deteriorating performance in major…

South African municipalities spent R1.61bn on financial consultants in 2024/25 despite worsening fiscal distress and weak governance, the Auditor-General says.

Despite a record 98% on-time submission rate, five municipalities in South Africa failed to submit their financial statements for audit, highlighting ongoing governance challenges…