There are mixed reactions to a decision by cabinet to dissolve five North West municipalities. The five are among 45 others countrywide that the government has resolved to dissolve.  The ailing Ratlou Local Municipality in Setlagole just outside Mahikeng is one entity facing dissolution. The municipality is reportedly marred by allegations of corruption, fraud and political squabbles. Prof Andre Duvenage from the School of Business at North West University interrogates whether the intervention by government is what is needed in order to mitigate the serious challenges faced by ailing municipalities...