Municipalities
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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.
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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.
