By Thapelo Molefe
The Cabinet is expected to make a crucial decision this week on whether to intervene in the crisis-ridden Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West, following a demand from business group Sakeliga to take over public administration and service delivery in the area.
The Ditsobotla municipality has been plagued by severe challenges, including collapsed basic service delivery, corruption, and mismanagement.
According to the Auditor-General, 30% of municipalities may not be viable, with some provinces facing even higher rates of dysfunction.
Sakeliga’s demand is based on Section 139(7) of the Constitution, which allows for national intervention in municipalities facing severe crises.
In a statement on Tuesday, the group warned that failure to address state failure in rural areas like Ditsobotla could trigger a chain reaction of destabilisation, ultimately affecting urban areas and the country as a whole.
“Businesses are not taking up this fight merely because they are
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Start your free trial today.
Start your FREE trial nowNeed help? molokom@insideeducation.co.za
