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Treasury calls for martial law to tackle municipal rot
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: The article argues Treasury’s municipal state of emergency is only the start and calls for martial law to root out maladministration.
WHO: Treasury
WHAT: Calls for martial law to address entrenched maladministration and impropriety in municipalities.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To address a culture of rot, impropriety, and maladministration in municipalities.
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