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Residents of eThekwini Municipality are mobilising for a rates boycott due to ongoing service delivery failures, including water and electricity shortages. Community leaders express frustration over high tariffs and deteriorating infrastructure, urging the ANC to take action.
South Africa continues to grapple with the bucket toilet system, a challenge that affects the dignity and health of many communities.
Issues related to municipal service delivery and unstable local government administration have affected property values and investor confidence.
The DA is calling for immediate accountability from Minister Majodina as eThekwini residents grapple with a severe water crisis, demanding transparency and decisive action to address ongoing failures.
Following a devastating fire in Wellington, hundreds of residents have been displaced, and the community is rallying to support those affected.
After a devastating fire in Wellington, which claimed the life of a woman and left hundreds homeless, the Drakenstein Municipality is mobilising teams to assist victims and restore the area.
After a devastating fire in Wellington, which claimed the life of a woman and left hundreds homeless, the Drakenstein Municipality is mobilising teams to assist victims and restore the area.
Following severe weather incidents in KwaZulu-Natal that resulted in over 30 deaths, the Cogta department has allocated R227 million to assist affected municipalities in recovery efforts.
During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
During Robert Sobukwe's centenary commemoration, Lindiwe Sisulu expressed shock at the neglected state of the Pan-Africanist leader's grave, calling for a national policy requiring municipalities to properly maintain struggle heroes' resting places. 'Other countries treat their heroes' graves as if they are still alive,' she lamented, suggesting South Africa must do better to honour those who fought for freedom.
After enduring years in a dilapidated house, the Simelane family in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, receives a new home thanks to the efforts of the South African National Defence Force and local community partners.
After enduring years in a dilapidated house, the Simelane family in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, receives a new home thanks to the efforts of the South African National Defence Force and local community partners.
A retired teacher in Cape Town faces severe challenges as sand dunes block access to her home, prompting calls for better service delivery from local authorities.
EMPD officers' illegal protest over salary cuts sparks major traffic chaos at OR Tambo, drawing fierce criticism from ANC's Mbalula as officers face potential disciplinary action for using state vehicles to block highways. Social media erupts as public points fingers at ANC leadership.
In a major overhaul of South Africa's municipal landscape, the Municipal Demarcation Board has proposed significant boundary changes that could see several new municipalities created and others merged or split. From KwaZulu-Natal to the Free State, these changes could fundamentally reshape local governance and service delivery. The Board is now calling for urgent public participation in this crucial process that will affect millions of residents.
Thousands of uThukela residents face potential health risks as the district's crucial water testing laboratory closes due to R2. 2 million in unpaid rent, leaving communities questioning the safety of their drinking water. Local authorities claim the water is safe despite having no active testing facility.
Strict new movement controls imposed on KZN livestock farmers as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads to Newcastle, prompting Minister Steenhuisen to significantly expand containment zones. Essential measures affect multiple municipalities with immediate effect.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announces a skills audit for municipal managers, pledging that only qualified individuals will be deployed to enhance service delivery.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero unveils comprehensive plan to address city's infrastructure and service delivery challenges, following President Ramaphosa's stern criticism ahead of November's G20 Summit.
ANCYL President Collen Malatji defends Zwelo Masilela's appointment as a senior researcher, asserting that blaming him for lacking qualifications is unjust.
eThekwini Municipality has approved a R400 million budget for water infrastructure maintenance and R378 million for sanitation in the 2024/25 financial year. Despite these allocations, residents express concerns that the funding is insufficient to tackle the city's ongoing water crises
UMzinyathi District Municipality has suspended its water tanker contracts due to financial challenges, focusing instead on repairing municipal tankers and investing in permanent water infrastructure to ensure a stable water supply for residents
The University of Johannesburg's groundbreaking study reveals Johannesburg as the top-performing metropolitan municipality, while Thabazimbi leads all local municipalities in inclusive growth. The new Local Government Inclusive Growth Index measures beyond GDP to assess inequality, poverty, and unemployment across SA
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke issues a stark warning to eMfuleni Local Municipality over persistent financial mismanagement, revealing alarming figures and service delivery failures that threaten the community's wellbeing
The eThekwini Executive Committee discusses a moratorium on sports body lease agreements to address community challenges and ensure sustainable sports development