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Sakeliga is taking legal action to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to directly manage the recovery of the failing Ditsobotla Municipality, highlighting the urgent need for effective governance amidst escalating municipal decay.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza reveals that 500 potholes have been patched in the first half of the financial year, as he addresses the ongoing challenges of road maintenance and service delivery in the region.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
President Ramaphosa unveils an urgent intervention plan for Johannesburg, establishing a dedicated Presidential Working Group to tackle the city's crumbling infrastructure and widespread power outages. With the G20 summit looming, this unprecedented initiative mirrors the successful eThekwini model, aiming to transform South Africa's economic powerhouse from a 'dark city' back to its former glory.