South Africa cannot fix inequality through more central control. A transparent, rules-based system of decentralized governance can empower provinces and municipalities to deliver fair, accountable, and efficient public services. The proposed Equalization and Standards model combines need and effort in a simple formula to ensure every community reaches basic service standards while rewarding good governance. Instead of hoarding power in Pretoria, a stronger GNU must share it — building fairness through decentralization, transparency, and trust.
A Stronger South Africa Demands Stronger Provinces: Fairness Through Decentralization, Not Central Control
