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Capture This! is a podcast series that shines a light on failing councils, collapsing cities and the communities at the helm of the resistance.  This second episode, draws on a recently published report by researcher Jonathan van der Walt (https://beyondstatecapture.org.za/reports/) which deals with municipal mismanagement in South Africa.Hosted by filmmaker, Tsogo Kupa we explore the causes and various aspects of municipal mismanagement as well as the story of Makhanda: a story of how anyone can make a change in their town or city. Featuring insights from researcher Jonathan Van Der Walt and Legal Resources Centre lawyer, Cecile Van Schalwyk, as well as perspectives from the Makhanda Citizen’s Front, we aim to present a clear picture of municipal mismanagement and how only getting organised at community level can stop the rot. In the podcastThe vision of what municipalities should’ve looked like in democratic South Africa and what went wrong.An overview of Municipal Mismanagement Report: Cadre deployment, people placed in roles they aren’t qualified for, poor planning and corruption within public procurement.Litigation against Makhanda’s Municipality. What happened in Makhanda and how an organization of ordinary people made a difference. What’s currently happening in Makhanda.How individuals can make a change within their municipalities. Key Takeaways: Topic 1: [00:02:08:09 - 00:10:27:22] Municipal Mismanagement research report outlined by Jonathan van der Walt and Tsogo Kupa.Topic 2: [00:10:57:14 - 00:11:46:04] Overview of how an organization of ordinary people in Makhanda made a difference in the Makhana Municipality. Topic 3: [00:11:49:13 - 00:13:53:13] Cecile Van Schalwyk on litigation against Makhanda’s Municipality.Topic 4: [00:14:03:15 - 00:16:22:10]  Residents of Makhanda share how they contested the local elections. Topic 5: [00:16:23:06 - 00:17:41:10] What’s currently happening in Makhanda.Topic 6: [00:17:50:09 - 00:20:48:12]  How individuals can make a change within their municipalities. Links to  Sources: Municipal Mismanagement Report Link: https://beyondstatecapture.org.za/reports/Subscribe to our newsletter! zc.vg/0wqgs“Follow us on Social media” here:Facebook:www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559659002294X:https://x.com/capture_beyondYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4izraQCTPruutz1AGIB9NAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/beyondstatecapture/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@statecaptureandbeyond?_t=ZS-8zPsXLZXR3a&_r=1Threads:https://www.threads.net/@beyondstatecapture The Capture This! series is brought to you by the State Capture and Beyond Campaign, spearheaded by the Human Rights Media Trust and Legal Resources Centre in partnership with Bread for the World and co-funded by the European Union. This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Your reviews and ratings are greatly appreciated.Disclaimer:This recording was co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Human Rights Media Trust and the Legal Resources Centre and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.Thank you for listening to Capture This!