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Phumi Mashigo interviews Xolani Khumalo about his plans for local government reform in Ekurhuleni amidst rising corruption and crime.

When basic services fail, corruption takes root and criminal networks become more powerful, what happens to the communities left behind? Phumi Mashigo speaks to Action SA’s Xolani Khumalo about his plans to bring a more aggressive approach to fixing local government as he runs for Ekurhuleni mayor; and whether South Africans should expect more from their leaders. The Burning Platform

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