Mangaung metro authorities and civil‑rights group AfriForum met Monday at the Bram Fischer Building in Bloemfontein to tackle long‑standing service delivery, financial and infrastructure concerns. The high‑level dialogue followed AfriForum’s petition demanding the resignation of city manager Sello More.
More refused to step down, pledging ongoing engagement while officials provided detailed responses on water loss, aging infrastructure, municipal finances and audit findings. A memorandum of agreement was signed, setting out a framework for future cooperation with civil‑society organisations and signalling a shift toward collaborative solutions.