{"id":230120,"date":"2026-06-02T20:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T20:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=230120"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:57:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T20:57:04","slug":"public-finance-auditor-general-warns-of-increasing-infrastructure-project-delays-dealing-a-blow-to-ramaphosas-reform-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=230120","title":{"rendered":"PUBLIC FINANCE: Auditor-General warns of increasing infrastructure project delays, dealing a blow to Ramaphosa\u2019s reform plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Auditor-General reveals that significant delays in infrastructure projects are hindering South Africa\u2019s service delivery, with an average wait time now 41 months, affecting President Ramaphosa\u2019s ambitious reform agenda&#8230;<br \/><a 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