National Treasury's recent decision to withhold R13.5 billion from municipalities has sparked a critical discussion on the real issues facing local government in South Africa. Is the crisis rooted in technology, funding, or something deeper? Professor Eldrid Jordaan unpacks why effective leadership and accountability are essential for meaningful change.

National Treasury's decision to withhold billions of rand from 69 municipalities over financial noncompliance has intensified concerns about the state of local government.…

National Treasury's recent decision to withhold R13.5 billion from municipalities has sparked a critical discussion on the real issues facing local government in South Africa. Is…