The National Society of Black Engineers South Africa (NSBE) has released a report analyzing the widespread dysfunction in South African municipalities, as reported by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in 2018. The report highlights that only 7% of municipalities are functional, with many struggling due to low revenues, political interference, and a lack of engineering and accounting skills. This dysfunction has led to failures in delivering essential infrastructure and basic services, fueling public discontent and service delivery protests. The NSBE aims to partner with CoGTA to address these challenges, particularly focusing on the critical role that engineering teams play in ensuring timely delivery of infrastructure to promote local economic growth.
The full document here provides detailed analysis and recommendations.