While “boer-maak-’n-plan” initiatives have become a common trend throughout much of rural South Africa, Mason says the Rosendal-Mautse town committee took civic action further, bringing an ...

Mason explains that Rosendal is just one of various towns serviced by the large municipality, which ranks among South Africa’s top 10 dysfunctional municipalities.

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