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Municipal curators: The banking lesson SA’s cities need

Date Uploaded: July 20 2026 16:15


South Africa faces challenges with failing municipalities. But unlike the well-established system of appointing curators for failing banks, municipal interventions are hampered by complex legal frameworks and political constraints, often leading to inefficient outcomes. This article first appeared in News24 on 20 July 2026