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Hlabisa's IMSI Bill threatens decade in prison for obstructing municipal rescue efforts
Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is proposing harsh new penalties under the IMSI Bill that could see individuals jailed for up to 10 years if they obstruct government interventions in dysfunctional municipalities. The legislation aims to strengthen national and provincial authority when stepping in to address service delivery failures at local government level. The bill includes penalties for hiding information, intimidating officials, or disrupting legally mandated interventions.
Johannesburg Crisis: Ramaphosa launches Presidential Working Group to tackle infrastructure collapse
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.