Question $1(25$ Marks$)$ Evaluate how decentralization and fiscal federalism have impacted the performance of local governments like Makana Municipality and critically discuss the challenges of balancing local autonomy with national oversight. Question $2(25$ Marks$)$ Examine the role of public budgeting in addressing service delivery failures in Makana Municipality and explain how budget reforms can improve fiscal discipline and resource allocation. Question $3(25$ Marks$)$ Analyse the effectiveness of the Municipal Financial Management Act $($MFMA$)$ in preventing financial mismanagement in local governments and elaborate on how its implementation could have prevented the crisis in Makana Municipality.