Last updated: 20 october, 2009 - 04:14 GMT

South Africa

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South African President, Jacob Zuma, is to meet all of his country's mayors today to discuss ways of overcoming poor service delivery.

In recent weeks thousands have taken to the streets, demanding better services including clean water and quality housing.

Many complain that they have waited too long for the governing African National Congress to deliver on its promises.

The BBC's Mpho Lakaje reports from Johannesburg

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