07/10/2026
Cape Town loves to boast that it is South Africa’s best-run municipality. But being the best of the worst in a failing national system is nothing to celebrate—not when global standards show we are failing our people.
True municipal excellence isn't measured against local collapse; it is measured on a global stage:
* Economics: A fair economy where wealth is built for everyone, not just a rich elite.
* Human Capital: Equal access to quality education, schools, and opportunities for all youth.
* Quality of Life: Affordable housing, health care, and low income gap—so no one is left behind.
* Environment: Clean water, safe air, and protecting natural resources instead of dumping waste.
* Governance: Honest leaders who protect public land and use public money for the public good.