Johannesburg crime-council nexus deepens; anti-corruption push stalls

Analysis from the Global Initiative details how organized crime has become embedded in Johannesburg's municipal governance, with criminal networks influencing council decisions and resource allocation. The piece questions the effectiveness of current anti-corruption measures, noting a lack of political will and institutional capacity to dismantle these ties. This matters because it signals a systemic governance failure that undermines rule of law and could deter investment in South Africa's economic hub.