Local Government
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Provincial intervention sought as administrative challenges hinder library transfer
Since 2019, the provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture, and Recreation has been discussing with municipal management the transfer of libraries under the municipality’s jurisdiction. However, these discussions have been…
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Free State to blacklist contractors who abandon projects amid Matjhabeng water crisis
People come to the Free State, use fake addresses, and are appointed to handle substantial contracts. Along the way, they abandon the projects only to reappear elsewhere. This suggests collusion…
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From surplus to crisis: Theewaterskloof Municipality’s financial downfall and the road to recovery
The rapid financial decline of Theewaterskloof Municipality is testament to how quickly local government stability can unravel in South Africa. In just two years, this Western Cape municipality transformed from…
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Wes-Kaap munisipaliteite staan kop bo water uit by nasionale toekennings
Te midde van koerantopskrifte in Suid-Afrika wat steeds die fiskale ineenstorting van talle plaaslike regerings uitlig, weier die Swartland en ’n handjie vol ander munisipaliteite om toe te gee aan…
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Six Free State mayors to be removed: A call for accountability
The ANC plans to remove six mayors amid corruption concerns, while calling for better governance and accountability in Free State municipalities.
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