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The Democratic Alliance is launching criminal charges against ten municipal managers dubbed the “terrible ten,” accusing them of years of financial mismanagement, neglect of basic services, and outright negligence that left communities without water or power. Under the Municipal Finance Management Act, the DA seeks to hold these officials accountable for gross misconduct, including ignoring audit warnings and submitting false reports — with cases spanning Eastern Cape, Free State, North West, and Western Cape. From seven consecutive disclaimer audits to unchecked financial access and failed tender oversight, each case highlights systemic failure. The DA argues consequences for corruption and incompetence have been too rare — and vows to use this legal action to expose dysfunction and reshape local governance ahead of elections.

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