What will it take to turn South Africa’s municipal crisis around? Can

local government still be rescued before the 2026 elections?

In this follow-up episode of Democracy Unplugged, moderator Phumi

Mashigo brings together panelists from multiple political parties to

confront the question head-on. Featuring Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s

Sydney Baloyi, PAC’s Jaki Seroke, GOOD’s Sarah Mabotsa and Action SA’s

Kholofelo Morodi. The Burning Platform