Rise Mzanzi says weak municipalities are undermining national government departments [SOUND]

# RiseMzansi leader, Songezo Zibi, has raised concerns that national government departments are being undermined by municipalities that are failing to perform their duties effectively. Addressing the media in Johannesburg he said poor coordination, weak accountability, and lack of capacity at the local government level are contributing to service delivery breakdowns across the country. Zibi warns that citizens are directly affected by these failures and calls for urgent reforms. He urges stronger oversight, improved governance, and greater responsibility from municipalities: