Joburg delays R4.07bn misconduct files until after elections

The City of Johannesburg has postponed the release of records on R4.07bn in alleged financial misconduct until after the 4 November elections, citing a nine-day administrative delay and a court-days extension. A separate R45.16bn UIFW disclosure raises further accountability concerns, with 68 officials' identities and disciplinary outcomes still undisclosed. This delay, occurring during an election period, suggests potential political motivations and undermines transparency.