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‘We, as protection guys’: Extortion threat halts service delivery in Kraaifontein
Work has been halted on the cleaning of approximately 300 container toilets in informal settlements in the area since Monday, November 11.
Gauteng public schools owe close to R300 million to municipalities, DA demands accountability
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has voiced concerns over the revelations by Gauteng MEC of Education Matome Chiloane that public schools owe over R262 million to municipalities, which it said is affecting municipalities in providing services to residents.
City of Tshwane‘s financial woes deepen as residents and businesses owes over R24 billion
Gauteng MEC of Finance Lebohang Maile has expressed concern over City of Tshwane’s ineffective credit control policy, following his revelation that the cash-strapped metro is owed over R24 billion by residents and businesses.
Gauteng government unveils new measures to tackle water crisis
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi this week addressed the province’s escalating water challenges, marking his 100 days in office at the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPU).
‘If ANC is not careful, it could be overtaken,’ warns Gayton McKenzie on Jacob Zuma’s MK Party
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, warned that synergy within the Government of National Unity (GNU) was important to prevent what he called as a “tsunami” of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
‘Parliament’s parking looks like a luxury car showroom’: ActionSA wants Police Minister Mchunu to come clean on VIP protection costs
ActionSA said Parliament's parking lot resembles a luxury car showroom rather than a public service area, highlighting the luxury lifestyles of politicians.
EXPLAINED: eThekwini kicks off water curtailment plan, this is what is means for you
The project, expected to run for the next 12 months is being implemented in a bid to reduce the volume of water abstracted from the uMgeni system to their licenced volumes of 470 million m3/annum.
‘Distasteful’: ACDP rejects proposal to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is the recent political party to oppose the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, labelling the move as distasteful as she did not contribute to the development of the City of Johannesburg.
‘Long overdue’ EFF welcomes removal of Cilliers Brinks as Tshwane mayor in motion of no confidence
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has expressed a sigh of relief and welcomed the removal of former City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink, saying that it was long overdue as his leadership was marred with poor service delivery.
‘We cook with this water’ - Modimolle residents plagued by brownish water for over two years
Over the past two years, residents of Phagameng township in Modimolle, Limpopo have been complaining to the Mookgopong-Modimolle municipality about the brownish water that comes from their taps.
‘R521 million wasted’: Public works Minister Macpherson vows to tackle corruption with oversight visits
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has declared war on corruption, vowing to the tackle R521 million irregular expenditure.
Helen Joseph Hospital a bad option says Tom London after viral video exposes neglect
He says in a visit from Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko he has agreed to return to a public hospital but begs not to be sent back to Helen Joseph Hospital.
Over 4,000 street lights fixed in Pretoria
The City of Tshwane has repaired over 4000 street lights in order to improve safety in the city.
Free State residents frustrated by incomplete infrastructure projects in welkom
The ANC-led government in the Free State faces criticism once again, this time for its failure to complete infrastructure projects in Welkom.
Deputy president Paul Mashatile announces city cleaning programme
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced yesterday the forthcoming implementation of a city cleaning program during the first Three-Sphere Planning session of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the seventh Parliament in Cape Town. The program aims to enhance urban cleanliness and attract investment.
338 buildings have been hijacked in SA, says Public Works Minister MacPherson
The City of Joburg Metro, Gauteng, has become the hotspot for hijacked buildings, where people are occupying abandoned government buildings.
Western Cape’s clean audits highlight service gaps in townships
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke’s recent briefing on the 2022/23 financial year’s audit outcomes has shed light on the performance of South African municipalities.
Diepsloot resident fumes over R100,000 water bill after neighbours illegal connections
Sixty-year-old alleged that his neighbour’s water supply was connected to his, because when he turned off his own supply, his neighbour’s water also stopped.
Elevate HER: Abused Joburg woman struggles without ID, seeks help to rebuild her life
‘’I would be thrilled to get an ID to prove I am a South African and find a job. It's stressful because I can't stop dreaming about holding it in my hands,’’ a tearful Thandi Mahlangu said.
ANC pledges to regain support in KZN after major election loss
“We know what went wrong, Jacob Zuma formed a political party and challenged the ANC, and won the majority in the province. The numbers that he got was the ANC constituency,’ said Mbalula.
Johannesburg’s service delivery crisis deepens during constant mayoral changes
The City of Joburg is grappling with the consequences of its unstable mayoral leadership, marked most recently by the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda, who served as mayor for just fifteen months.
Minister Macpherson orders probe into vandalised R695 million SAPS building
The SAPS bought the building in 2016, intending to use it as their head office. An additional R250 million was spent on in its renovation and repairs.
Tshwane launches new engineering initiative to address skills shortage
The City of Tshwane's new Professional Engineering Programme tackles the engineer shortage, with a focus on mentorship and skills development, aiming to boost service delivery and infrastructure.
eThekwini turnaround on track
The turnaround of eThekwini appears to be gaining momentum, as city officials and the provincial team tasked with this crack the whip.
Xaba must walk the talk to regain citizens’ trust
The new mayor has inherited a city on the decline and, therefore, he has to dig deep into his political expertise to navigate the challenges, galvanise political support from all political parties represented in the council, the writer says.