Nelson Mandela Bay

President Cyril Ramaphosa has forcefully defended Black Economic Empowerment policies against opposition criticism, while simultaneous governance crises in Nelson Mandela Bay and corruption allegations at the Madlanga Commission expose deepening institutional challenges.

Three major South African municipalities are simultaneously grappling with severe governance challenges, including coalition tensions threatening Johannesburg's mayor, a R5.3 billion deficit in Tshwane, and service delivery protests in Gqeberha.