Local government was overshadowed by the national election, but the last two months were a very busy time for metros struggling with their 2024/25 budgets and heavy flooding

Response to the 2024/25 draft budgets was mixed, with residents slamming steep tariff increases. By the Research Team.

Ekurhuleni continued to be the crucible for the ANC and EFF’s relationship, which was hanging by a thread. By the Research Team

Political risks have increased across all eight metros in the last eight months as both coalition governments and dominant parties have failed to prioritise transparency and service delivery. By Paul Berkowitz

While the ANC and EFF voted against each other in Ekurhuleni and eThekwini, most metros struggled to collect revenue. By the Research Team

Chaoc and violence stalked the metros as two MMCs survived assassination attempts and an Ekurhuleni council meeting ended with councillors trading blows. By the Research Team