feasibility and legality of the contract, but these were not disclosed to councillors when they voted. Neither had public participation as required by section 33 the Municipal Finance Management Act has taken place. In terms of the contract, ownership of the broadband network would only pass to the City after 18 years, a point in which the technology will probably be obsolete. During this period the City would have been incurred onerous duties and risks disproportionate to the benefits of the contract.