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Msunduzi Municipality Achieves Best Audit Outcome in Four Years Amid Service Delivery Concerns

South Africa Today

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June 27, 2026

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Msunduzi Municipality Achieves Best Audit Outcome in Four Years Amid Service Delivery Concerns

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — The Msunduzi Municipality has achieved its best audit outcome in four years, marking a significant financial milestone for one of KwaZulu-Natal’s largest local authorities. However, while the city’s financial management shows marked improvement, residents and opposition parties emphasize that the true test of this progress lies in tangible service delivery on the ground. []

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· Jul 6, 2026

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