Are South African cities becoming ungovernable?

South Africa’s big cities have become more turbulent places in recent years, despite the creation of relatively strong metropolitan municipalities. The cumulative effects of growing unrest and disorder are far-reaching, given the importance of cities to national stability and prosperity. So has South African cities become ungovernable? The Human Research Council hosted a seminar which draws on a chapter in the State of the Nation volume to consider current threats to city governance and the underlying causes of disaffection.

Guest: Ivan Turok
Position:Executive Director, Economic Performance and Development Unit, HSRC