Municipalities
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Political violence claims SACP candidate in Dutywa
SACP ward candidate Ernest Fipaza gunned down at his Dutywa home, sparking urgent police investigation and condemnation of political violence.
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Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
Public Protector investigates City of Tshwane over water crisis as 408 fall ill from contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit.
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Ramaphosa unveils major overhaul of local government as elections loom
President launches revised White Paper on Local Government to overhaul failing municipalities just days before voters head to the polls.
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New Bill to stop unfair electricity hikes drafted by DA
The DA announced the draft of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill to stop the unfair electricity price hikes in South Africa.
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DA takes Tshwane to rights commission, demands mayor resign over water crisis
DA files human rights complaint against Tshwane mayor over water crisis, demands resignation as 400+ fall ill in Bronkhorstspruit.
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Municipalities must answer for ignoring innovation, says NWU vice-chancellor
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka says municipalities must be held accountable for refusing to adopt innovations that could improve service delivery.
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Multi-million-rand Foxwood Dam project offers hope for water security
The proposed Foxwood Dam project aims to improve water security, support irrigation and boost agricultural development in the Eastern Cape.
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Land Party lays charges against Overstrand mayor as OM seeks to recover R250k after failed festival
Land Party accuses mayor Archie Klaas for alleged violations of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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Government’s latest water plan short on deadlines and accountability, warns OUTA
Anti-corruption watchdog warns government’s new water strategy fails to set clear deadlines, confirm funding and establish consequences for non-delivery.
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Municipalities owe R1.79 billion in unpaid pension contributions
Parliamentary committee raises alarm over R1.79 billion owed by 19 municipalities in pension fund contributions, with Kopanong Municipality accounting for R378 million of the total debt.
