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New councils inherit severe municipal financial distress after 2026 elections

The Auditor-General says 174 municipalities lacked enough cash to pay creditors in 2024-25, while 116 adopted unfunded budgets ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

New councils inherit severe municipal financial distress after 2026 elections

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