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How Mokonyane and Zuma Made SA’s Water Crisis

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South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about leaking pipes — it has become a story about governance, accountability and power. In this episode, Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the collapse of water infrastructure in Johannesburg and beyond, revisit the failed “war on leaks” interventions, and examine President Ramaphosa’s growing list of task teams. They explore why Johannesburg could become the central political battleground in the upcoming local elections, reflect on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delayed budget speech, and draw lessons from Donald Trump’s clash with the U.S. Supreme Court about the importance of the rule of law. From leaking pipes to constitutional power struggles, the conversation confronts a deeper question: who is actually in charge? Subscribe for sharp South African political analysis every week.
23 Feb English South Africa Society & Culture · Government

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