Municipal
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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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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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Power restored to Kimberley suburbs after week-long blackout and fatal vandalism
Power restored after week-long blackout in Kimberley following significant vandalism and unfortunate incidents and rain delays during repairs.
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Mqanduli men build bridge using own funds
EASTERN CAPE – Men from Emaqwambini locality in Mqanduli played a major role by fixing their bridge using their own money. One of the community members, Bonga Valiphathwa (68), said…
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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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Mbashe Local Municipality: Unqualified audit opinion maintained
Mbashe Local Municipality has maintained its unqualified audit opinion with emphasis on matters for the 2024/25 financial year from the office of the Auditor General
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Cape Town outstrips other SA metros in house handovers
More state-subsidised houses delivered in Cape Town than all Gauteng metros combined over five years, according to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
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Municipal complacency threatens public safety during holiday period
Mangaung faces festive season safety concerns due to poor infrastructure and policing. DA petition calls for urgent repairs and enhanced security.
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Two Buffalo City beaches honoured with Blue Flag Pilot status
EAST LONDON – The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is delighted by the announcement that two of its beaches, Gonubie Beach and Kidds Beach, have once again received Blue Flag pilot…
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Cape Winelands firefighting ‘army’ mobilised for busy inferno season
Cape Winelands District Municipality has deployed more than 100 firefighters for the 2024-’25 fire season, which officially began 1 November and runs until 30 April 2026. The season appears to…
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