National Treasury releases withheld July allocations to 69 municipalities to protect service delivery whilst imposing strict compliance deadlines and conditions.
The DA accused Matjhabeng Municipality of inadequate infrastructure investment, claiming road deterioration affects residents’ lives and local economy.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced funding restoration requirements for 69 municipalities to address financial mismanagement and ensure accountability.
The Institute of Race Relations Legal is aiding 69 South African municipalities with funding issues by recommending cost-saving procurement changes.
Residents across Nelson Mandela Bay are facing water supply disruptions and power outages as the municipality works to restore affected services.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s water recovery has been delayed by vandalism to a key water main and a technical fault at the Churchill Water Treatment Works.
Kouga Municipality is set to roll out a major capital investment programme for 2026/2027, targeting infrastructure upgrades and improved service delivery.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has warned that South Africa’s local government crisis cannot be solved without holding those responsible for municipal collapse accountable.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says water supply to Tiryville and surrounding Kariega areas is expected to be restored by the weekend.