# Ramaphosa launches local government reset

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/politics/this-cannot-continue-ramaphosa-unveils-a-bold-reset-of-south-africas-failing-municipalities/

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a revised local government White Paper, calling for a 'bold reset' of failing municipalities. Water and electricity revenues will be ring-fenced for infrastructure maintenance. All providers will need a licence to operate.

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