South Africa’s local government elections have put the spotlight on the state of municipalities and their ability to drive economic growth. From attracting investment and creating jobs to maintaining infrastructure and improving service delivery, the challenges facing incoming administrations are significant. Economist and Wits senior lecturer Lumkile Mondi joins Business Day TV to assess the economic implications of the election results and what needs to change for municipalities to become engines of growth.
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