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a decade of wasted consultancies how slovo park exposes south africas informal settlement upgrade failure

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The article describes a decade-long failure in upgrading an informal settlement in South Africa, with no direct commercial mechanism. No commodity price, company margin, supply chain, or regulatory impact on any sector is identified. The event is a local governance and social development issue without commercial implications.

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  • High Court ruling in 2016 mandated Slovo Park's inclusion in UISP.
  • As of November 2025, residents have received minimal services.
  • City of Johannesburg criticized for mismanaging funds and relying on ineffective consultants.
  • Slovo Park Task Team held over 40 meetings since 2016 with setbacks.
  • Lack of transparency and accountability in planning process.
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