Will government act act against ANC council over outdated Merafong waste plan?
The ANC‑run Merafong City local municipality has been accused of presenting a decade‑old waste management plan as new, exposing what critics call a glaring failure of accountability.
Election politics blamed for lack of action Political analyst Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast said government will not act against the municipality because disciplining ANC leaders so close to local government elections would damage the party’s campaign.
It added the constitution of South Africa has empowered relevant provincial departments with administrative authority on environmental matters, including waste management, and to ensure compliance by local government for municipalities to provide waste management services as per Schedule 5B of the constitution.
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