They keep calling the plumber but the pipes are still burst (opens original article in a new tab)

Nelson Mandela Bay has experienced repeated government interventions over 20 years with no lasting improvements, as service failures persist and financial mismanagement continues, prompting calls for citizen-led accountability.

• Nelson Mandela Bay has received multiple government interventions over 20 years with no lasting improvements in services.
• Interventions often occur before local elections, leading to temporary fixes and recurring service failures.
• The municipality faces significant financial mismanagement and irregular expenditures, including high costs from suspended officials and ineffective projects.
• Residents are urged to take collective action to demand accountability and improve municipal services.