Ramaphosa highlights municipal challenges, calls for reform [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says challenges in municipalities are undermining service delivery. Speaking at the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council, Ramaphosa cited weak revenue bases, skills shortages and governance instability as key issues. He warns poor financial management and accountability have led to infrastructure failures and disruptions in water and electricity. Ramaphosa emphasises the White Paper on Local Government will be crucial in driving long-term reform: