It’s not a cash shortage that’s to blame for municipal collapse; it’s the absence of professionals to administer the funds and do the work, writes Luncedo Mtwentwe.

The National Treasury defended its decision to temporarily withhold equitable shares to 69 councils but the FFC argued that only parliament had the authority to approve such action

Gauteng’s municipal finances are under growing pressure, with billions in irregular expenditure, unfunded budgets and weak accountability leaving residents to bear the…

It’s not a cash shortage that’s to blame for municipal collapse; it’s the absence of professionals to administer the funds and do the work, writes Luncedo Mtwentwe.

National Treasury has reinstated funding for 42 out of 69 municipalities previously affected by financial mismanagement, marking a significant step towards improved accountability…