Politics
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eThekwini ordered to fix sewers as service delivery challenges mount
The eThekwini Municipality must address sewer problems after the High Court upholds a ruling for timely infrastructure repairs.
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DA’s Odendaal pledges R1.5bn for Northern areas upgrades
DA mayoral candidate Retief Odendaal has pledged R1.5bn for infrastructure upgrades and social housing across Nelson Mandela Bay’s northern areas.
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Concern raised over disciplinary proceedings involving judges
The committee expressed concern about the broader implications of magistrates leaving office before disciplinary processes are concluded.
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SA summons US ambassador for a record third time in nine months
South Africa has summoned US Ambassador Bozell for a record third time over undiplomatic conduct in just nine months in post.
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OVK en Noord-Kaapse politieke partye verbind hulle tot vreedsame verkiesing
Politieke partye in die Noord-Kaap het hul amptelike verbintenis tot ‘n vry, regverdige en vreedsame verkiesing hernu tydens die OVK-seremonie vir die ondertekening van die Verkiesingsgedragskode.
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Can Johannesburg fix its books before the doom loop wins?
Johannesburg has built its government on fiscal fiction, billing R218-billion but collecting only R205-billion, creating a devastating R13-billion cash shortfall.
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South African taxpayers face R830 million bill for embassy renovations
South African embassies need R830 million in renovations, with UK and Netherlands buildings requiring the most extensive repairs according to parliament.
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November showdown: 25 parties contest troubled Sol Plaatje Municipality
For the upcoming local government elections, 25 political parties will contest the 65 available council seats in the Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley.
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Minister says 38 municipalities are in distress – 8 in the Free State
While COGTA Minister says 38 municipalities are in financial distress, DA in Free State already took action in laying criminal charges against municipal managers.
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Russians head to polls as Ukraine conflict enters fifth year
President Vladimir Putin looks set to strengthen his grip on power as Russians vote in parliamentary elections during ongoing Ukraine conflict.
