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Dr Snuki Zikalala heads Johannesburg's new 'Bomb Squad' to tackle municipal challenges

Johannesburg's mayor unveils a dynamic 'Bomb Squad' led by Dr Snuki Zikalala, comprising seasoned former executives, to tackle pressing municipal challenges and revitalise service delivery in the city.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni unveils R68. 8 billion budget: What it means for residents

Ekurhuleni's Finance MMC Jongisizwe Dlabathi presents a comprehensive R68. 8 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, detailing tariff increases and plans for enhanced service delivery.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Concerns raised over R1. 8 million payment for incomplete stadium project in Durban

The eThekwini Municipality seeks approval for R1. 8 million to rehabilitate the Rotary Stadium amid concerns over contractor performance and budget shortfalls

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Malema's High Court challenge to ethics ruling dismissed

Julius Malema's challenge to a Parliamentary ethics report has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court, ordering him to apologise to Judge Keoagile Matojane for comments made during Judicial Service Commission interviews.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Gauteng high courts face crisis: Judicial Service Commission announces vacancies

The Gauteng High Court is facing a significant workload crisis, prompting the Judicial Service Commission to announce vacancies. Meanwhile, a Pretoria law firm challenges a new mandatory mediation directive in the Constitutional Court.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Urgent call for Presidential intervention in 'collapsed' Ditsobotla Municipality

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.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m is cut following poor performance

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.

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ekurhuleni Mayor says 500 potholes were patched in six months

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.

News South Africa Gauteng
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m budget cut follows poor performance

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.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

BOSA takes water shedding crisis to Constitutional Court

BuildOneSA has launched a Constitutional Court challenge against water shedding at government institutions, as public facilities face ongoing service delivery disruptions across Gauteng.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Government clarifies Z83 form challenges in public service recruitment

The Department of Public Service and Administration addresses operational challenges with the Z83 employment application form, providing new guidelines to streamline recruitment processes across government departments.

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Government clarifies Z83 form challenges in public service recruitment

The Department of Public Service and Administration addresses operational challenges with the Z83 employment application form, providing new guidelines to streamline recruitment processes across government departments.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

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.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Home Affairs extend operating hours by an 'additional two hours' during festive season

Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, said to accommodate the increased demand during festive season, offices would be opened for an extra two hours daily.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published