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Sewage leak disrupts Verulam CBD: businesses demand action
Verulam businesses are grappling with a persistent sewage leak that has disrupted operations and raised concerns about public health, as local officials struggle to find a solution.
eThekwini water tanker deliveries halted due to diesel shortage
EThekwini Municipality's water tanker deliveries have been halted due to a diesel shortage, exacerbating ongoing water supply issues in the region. Municipal officials express concerns over infrastructure failures and budget constraints, prompting calls for urgent intervention
Resolution reached: workers at Ray Nkonyeni Municipality end three-month strike
After three months of disruption, staff at Ray Nkonyeni Municipality return to work following a resolution to the strike, highlighting the challenges faced in local governance.
How eThekwini’s golf investment boosts tourism and the local economy
eThekwini Municipality has approved a R5 million sponsorship for the 114th Investec SA Open Golf Championship, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy, despite political objections.
Unless they change, the EFF can give up on governing municipalities: political analyst
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) needs to adopt a pro-pan Africanist posture as it failed to show its ability to govern anywhere, and that it will never win a municipality or lead one, but rather secure only councillors seats.
KZN Government of Provincial Unity defends alliance, says it’s a 'doing’ government
According to MKP, the election results favoured them, thus they claimed that the GPU arrangement was not what the people of KZN desired.
MK party plans to dismantle KZN GPU ahead of local government elections in 2026
As the MKP plans to celebrate its one-year anniversary, head of its presidency, Magasela Mzobe, asserted that the event will be used to agitate and mobilise the people to reject the IFP/DA-led government.
A dry festive season: These five municipalities will be cut off from Treasury, losing almost R500 million
The block in funding will take place from next month and Treasury will only start paying the municipalities in batches once they have started to pay these water boards.
Eskom responds to court ruling on Emfuleni Municipality's bank account seizure
On Monday, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that the power utility should not have attached the embattled municipality’s account because it (Emfuleni) was part of the National Treasury Debt Relief Programme.
Financial woes prompt section 139 intervention for Theewaterskloof Municipality
On September 16, Bredell issued a section 136 notice to the municipality addressing concerns regarding its financial management and potential breaches of financial obligations.
ActionSA proposes electoral reform to boost accountability and voter engagement
ActionSA calls for compulsory voting and a Mixed Member Proportional system to increase accountability and engage more South Africans in politics.
JUST IN: ANC’s Babalwa Lobishe appointed Nelson Mandela Bay mayor after Van Niekerk resigns
She replaced the National Alliance’s Gary van Niekerk, who resigned on Thursday in accordance with an agreement reached with the ANC.
Speaker removed from Moses Kotane Council as ANC infighting intensifies
The Speaker of the Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Gugulethu Mtshali, was forcibly removed from the council chamber after refusing to resign following her dismissal from office.
‘No one must grandstand’: ANC’s Thembinkosi Nciza aims for upcoming local elections
In his speech, Gauteng ANC secretary Thembinkosi Nciza explained to the members how important it was for them to unite and make sure that they win the upcoming local elections.
ANC’s Eugene ‘Bonzo’ Modise takes office as City of Tshwane’s new deputy mayor
ANC’s Eugene Modise has been elected unopposed during a special council sitting in Tshwane, as the new deputy mayor of the City of Tshwane.
New Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya urged to prioritise service delivery for residents
Pothole-riddled roads, blackouts, uncollected waste and inconsistent water supply, are some of the pressing issues under the City of Tshwane metro which the UAT is demanding action on.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces backlash for lack of isiZulu fluency
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims of being an ‘apartheid victim’ sparks debate, overshadowing the MK Party’s recent electoral successes.
By-elections: DA wins big, MKP grabs ANC ward
The DA retained all wards that they had held in Wednesday’s by-elections in KZN, with the MK Party snatching a ward from the ANC on the south coast.
IFP victory in Zuma’s backyard in recent Nkandla by-elections
IFP won ward 4 in recent by-elections in Nkandla and was followed closely by the MK party.
DA thumps ANC, ActionSA in uMhlanga by-election
For ActionSA's Saul Basckin, it was a humiliating defeat, given his robust campaign. But, he accepted his loss graciously - with a subtle warning to Singh.
DA’s motion to dissolve Knysna council ‘frivolous’
The DA had brought the motion in terms of the Municipal Structures Act which called for fresh elections to be held, arguing that “only a stable DA majority government can save Knysna from its rapid decline”.
‘Oversight is a rookie error’: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas slams ActionSA for false claims on eThekwini water crisis
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas sets the record straight on water crisis responsibility, countering ActionSA’s misinformation ahead of by-elections.
ANC rejects DA push for new Knysna elections
In response to the DA’s move, ANC regional spokesperson Victor Molosi Moyisi Magalela said they rejected the motion.
New blood takes over at Theewaterskloof Municipality
The ANC and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have been sacked from running the Theewaterskloof Municipality, as a new coalition saw the DA and GOOD Party appointing their members to top leadership roles on Thursday.
How about fresh elections in Joburg? DA proposes holding polls so voters give clear mandate
The DA's Joburg caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said in any democracy, when instability reaches the levels seen in Joburg, the only way is to take it back to voters.