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ANALYSIS: Inside the big shiny plan to change how local government works

Stephen Grootes · Daily Maverick
Published 26 Oct 2026, 9:09 am·just now·1 min read
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The real power of this change would be to remove the direct link between party interests and the interests of top managers. A new white paper wants to create a professional class of top city administrators, people who would be able to serve no matter who was in power in a particular place.

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