Municipal Dysfunction: Joburg stalls release of R4.07bn misconduct files until after elections

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Delaying transparency until after elections enables impunity and undermines democratic accountability. | The deliberate postponement of transparency measures until after elections constitutes a significant ethical breach, prioritizing political expediency over accountability and public trust. While the demand for records reflects a positive push for governance integrity, the city's obstruction undermines SDG 16 and core UDHR principles, with lasting consequences for democratic participation and