Municipal
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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.
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Kommer oor boomreus wat in straat gaan val en groot verdriet kan veroorsaak
‘n Massiewe jakarandaboom wat deur die weerlig getref is, is besig om stadig om te kantel na die straat se kant. Die boom se valslag sal groot skade en moontlike…
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Former municipal manager acquitted of all counts in Calvinia Regional Court
A former municipal manager was acquitted of all counts after a successful Section 174 application in court.
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Controversy over appointment of Sol Plaatje’s acting municipal manager
The appointment of the acting municipal manager at the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley faces backlash due to her fraud conviction, raising concerns.
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Phokwane Municipality defends water treatment plant amid R37m upgrade plans
With a upgrade project grant of R37m, the Phokwane Municipality aims to enhance water treatment for Hartswater, addressing infrastructure issues, safety, and water quality concerns.
