According to Sowetan, South Africa's major cities are struggling with financial management, as highlighted by auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke. She warns that deteriorating governance, failing service delivery, and significant losses due to irregular expenditure pose a threat to the country's sustainability.

Auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke has expressed concern over 'regressions' in the audit outcomes of South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, highlighting issues related to weak financial discipline and failures in service delivery. These findings indicate a decline in the management and accountability of public resources within these urban areas.

The Auditor-General has reported that the financial situation in Johannesburg requires immediate attention, noting a general regression in audit outcomes among metropolitan areas.

According to The Citizen, Auditor-General Maluleke has raised concerns over the financial audits of all metropolitan municipalities, highlighting R62.12 billion in debt write-offs and R1.61 billion spent on consultants. Despite these expenditures, 61% of the municipalities submitted flawed financial statements, prompting alarm ahead of the upcoming elections.

A recent report from South Africa's Auditor-General highlights significant issues regarding the performance of municipalities, indicating a lack of accountability among officials. The findings suggest that this situation is contributing to a decline in public trust and emphasizes the necessity for urgent reforms to enhance service delivery.

According to SABC Business, MEC Dunga has expressed concern over the decline in municipal audits in Gauteng, noting that only two municipalities, Midvaal and Westrand, have achieved clean audits.