Municipalities
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JTG Municipal Manager’s legal challenge fails as court backs suspension
Three officials of the JTG District Municipality who stand accused of allegations of corruption, fraud, cyber fraud, cyber forgery, uttering, and contraventions of the MFMA will appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Kimberley in October.
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DA rejects Mangaung investigation into city manager misconduct allegations
The Mangaung Metro’s Council decision not to institute disciplinary proceedings against the City Manager, was questioned in a news conference held by the DA today.
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Matjhabeng financial system collapses – residents left unable to pay
Matjhabeng Municipality’s financial system collapse hinders residents’ payments and revenue collection, prompting urgent calls for resolution from officials.
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Western Cape mobilises emergency response and R1 Million aid for Beaufort West water crisis
The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality after severe flooding damaged critical water infrastructure, disrupting water services across the town.
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Yet again, taps in Johannesburg suburbs run dry and residents are furious
The taps have run dry again in numerous Johannesburg suburbs, leaving residents fuming as they struggle for water.
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DA opposes R3.1m salary hikes for eThekwini top officials amid service crisis
DA opposes R3.1m salary increase for eThekwini top officials, saying residents should not fund hikes amid ongoing service delivery crisis.
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Public servants face compulsory training requirements
Law now requires public servants across all government levels to complete specific training programmes before appointment and throughout their careers.
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Major metros remain up for grabs as SA local elections loom
Two months before South Africans vote in local government elections, key metros remain highly competitive with significant numbers of voters still to be persuaded.
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DA lays criminal charges against Free State municipal managers over alleged failures
The Democratic Alliance has filed criminal charges against municipal managers in three Free State municipalities for serious financial mismanagement and governance failures.
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Supplier arrested in R16 million Emfuleni fleet scandal
A supplier linked to a R16 million Emfuleni fleet tender fraud has been arrested, becoming the second person detained in the ongoing corruption probe.
