Municipal
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WATCH | Northern Cape government’s R98 m ‘Yellow Fleet’ idle as city crumbles
The EFF claimed the fleet, purchased with public funds to repair potholes and maintain gravel roads, is parked at municipal offices rather than deployed.
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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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Emthanjeni se paaie verval, met ‘skrootwerf van ou wrakke’ by munisipaliteit
“Die munisipale werkswinkel lyk soos ‘n skrootwerf. In Februarie was nog net een van die munisipaliteit se laaigrawe werkend, vandag geeneen nie.”
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Northern Cape municipalities: Slight progress amid deepening crisis
While the province has successfully moved several municipalities out of the worst audit categories, residents continue to suffer from unreliable services.
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Provincial oversight turns to litigation: Coghsta takes Sol Plaatje to high court
At the heart of the legal battle is the purported approval of the municipality’s draft budget for the 2026-’27 financial year.
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Is poor local governance undermining Northern Cape’s potential?
Next week, the Northern Cape will host its inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference, designed to position the province as South Africa’s next great mining hub.
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Municipal manager triumphs in court over Sol Plaatje speaker, mayor and council
The Northern Cape High Court ruled Thapelo Matlala’s suspension void, ordering Mayor Bartlett and Speaker Peters to personally cover his legal costs.
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Power restored to Kimberley suburbs after week-long blackout and fatal vandalism
After a week-long blackout, power was restored to Kimberley areas impacted by vandalism and rain delays.
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Tackling urban decay: Sol Plaatje’s security strategy sparks debate
The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Safer City Task Team aims to combat crime and urban decay, but faces criticism over its seasonal implementation rather than ongoing efforts.
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Kimberley faces R6 million loss due to ongoing electrical vandalism
An arson attack on an electrical distribution pillar in Homestead caused significant outages and damages estimated between R20 000 and R30 000.
