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South Africa’s Democratic State Needs Capability Now, Not More Promises
Official data show only 39 of 257 municipalities earned clean audits as unemployment climbed to 33.6%, exposing a widening gap between rights and delivery.
The election day in South Africa will define the future of local governments and measure the political wear and tear of the ANC, amid deep citizen discontent over the public service crisis and deteriorated infrastructure.
In South Africa, voting in the local elections ended at 9:00 PM local time, and the counting of votes has begun. Approximately 29.2 million registered voters are eligible to elect municipal council members in 257 municipalities.