Municipalities
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Court ruling against Kannaland Municipality a win for the media
The Western Cape High Court has struck out a defamation claim by Kannaland Municipality, ruling that organs of state cannot sue for harm to reputation.
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Western Cape Government strengthens support for Theewaterskloof Municipality
The Western Cape Government has reaffirmed its commitment to stabilising governance in the Theewaterskloof Municipality.
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Court orders fresh evidence in Usindiso fire trial that killed 76 people
High Court grants NPA application to reopen Usindiso fire case after inconsistencies found in post-mortem reports of 76 victims.
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DA mayoral candidate vows to “get Kimberley working again”
Accepting the nomination with a “profound sense of responsibility,” he emphasised his candidacy was commitment to the community rather than pursuit of a title.
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eThekwini multi-million rand municipal housing allocations constitutionally invalid
Contracts and appointments awarding multi-million-rand municipal housing allocations to three private contractors under the eThekwini Housing Programme have been declared constitutionally invalid.
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Moqhaka’s Eskom debt rises to R2.45 billion as concerns grow over electricity supply
Moqhaka Local Municipality’s Eskom debt has reached R2.45 billion, threatening electricity services and prompting calls for urgent financial reforms.
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Tokologo faces scrutiny over R2 million-a-year sanitation contract
Tokologo Local Municipality spends over R2 million annually on a drain truck service, raising concerns about irregular expenditure and contract management.
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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.
