Municipalities
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MM of Overstrand Municipality seconded to George
Dean O’Neill seconded to George, creating gap in Overstrand that Edward Jantjies will temporarily fill.
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Government proposes harsh penalties for illegal mining as death toll mounts
New legislation targets illegal mining syndicates with fines up to R100 million and 30-year prison sentences.
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Hofbevel keer afbakening van nuwe munisipaliteit in Suid-Vrystaat
‘n Hofbevel op 6 Augustus in die Vrystaatse Hooggeregshof keer dat die Kopanong Plaaslike Munisipaliteit in twee verdeel word vir vanjaar se verkiesing.
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Asian bank grants R9-billion lifeline to struggling SA metros
South Africa secures USD 500 million loan from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to rescue failing water, electricity and waste services.
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Oudtshoorn council sees fourth coalition reshuffle in two years
Oudtshoorn council prepares to elect its fourth mayor in two years as political instability continues to disrupt governance and service delivery.
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Cape Town moves closer to taxing short-term rental properties at commercial rates
City of Cape Town opens public comment period for by-law requiring commercial rates for properties predominantly used for short-term rentals.
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Kouga has yet to achieve sustained wastewater compliance
The SAHRC found Kouga Municipality failed to achieve compliant wastewater treatment, citing sewage pollution risks and ordering remedial action.
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Stellenbosch Municipality appoints new deputy mayor
The Stellenbosch municipal council appointed Dr Rudi Buys as the municipality’s new deputy mayor.
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Corruption allegations at Knysna Municipality referred to Hawks as governance crisis deepens
Knysna Municipality corruption allegations referred to Hawks as governance crisis deepens, with controversial appointments and financial misconduct under investigation.
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BCM mayor launches phased sewer upgrade for Mzamomhle
Buffalo City’s mayor has launched a phased sewer upgrade in Mzamomhle, targeting a school line first and clearing built-over servitudes.
