Matjhabeng Local Municipality
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Major R52 million sewer project launched in Welkom
A R52 million sewer rehabilitation project has begun in Ward 33, Welkom, aimed at repairing and unblocking existing networks over 24 months. The initiative, launched by Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipa, will…
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Major cut-offs as more than R1 billion owed to Matjhabeng Local Municipality
Matjhabeng Local Municipality has initiated water and electricity disconnections for institutions with overdue accounts, part of Operation Patala to enhance revenue collection. Owed over R1 billion, the Municipality urges timely…
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Matjhabeng council to be dissolved owing to reckless spending patterns
Matjhabeng faces severe financial distress with R14 billion in debt. It operates with a 51% collection rate and an unfunded budget.
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Urgent forensic audit into Matjhabeng finances demanded
An urgent forensic audit is demanded for Matjhabeng Local Municipality, grappling with over R14 billion debt. DA councillor Coreen Malherbe insists on immediate revenue safeguards and transparency in recovery efforts.…
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Environmental crisis at Goldfields waste sites poses serious health risks
ODENDAALSRUS – Dangerous environmental conditions at dump sites in Odendaalsrus and Allanridge, as well as at an illegal waste processing plant in Odendaalsrus, have become a source of significant concern…
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Matjhabeng accused of political bullying through selective development
The recent exclusion of unemployed youth from Ward 32, particularly in the current solar projects, is yet another example of how DA-governed wards are systematically sidelined from economic opportunities
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Matjhabeng splashes R1 million on summit whilst basic services collapse
Residents regularly endure electricity cuts because there are insufficient supplies to repair the network, and sewage overflows persist in residential areas. The Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) underscores that the municipality’s…
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Water as constitutional right flouted while Matjhabeng residents face ongoing restrictions
Hennenman and Phomolong residents face chronic water restrictions for over 18 months due to mismanagement, leaks, and municipal debt.
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Public losing trust in Matjhabeng Municipality
The recent allegations against Mojalefa Buti, member of the mayoral committee (MMC), have evoked a strong and vehement public outcry and political opposition. The airport is a complicated legal matter…
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Sewage flows here unabated
The perpetual and recurring raw sewage problem in Virginia has now forced the hand of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Bloemfontein who, based on the latest information…
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