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Dysfunctional Makana municipality slammed by COGTA minister

Municipality spent just 58% of its budget says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister

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News | 11 August 2023

Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes

“Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships.”

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News | 10 August 2023

Taxi strike death toll mounts as minister and mayor hit stalemate

Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele

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News | 8 August 2023

Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso

Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the “equivalent of a construction mafia”

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News | 8 August 2023

Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism

“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor

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News | 8 August 2023

Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike

Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.

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News | 8 August 2023

Millions spent and 7 years later hawkers still sit without stalls

Only 60 of 320 stalls were built yet Mbhashe municipality paid the contractor

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News | 8 August 2023

Taxi drivers chase school children in day of violence in Cape Town

Truck driver describes his narrow escape after his vehicle was torched by mob

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News | 7 August 2023

Domestic workers battle with workplace compensation despite landmark ruling in 2020

Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday

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News | 7 August 2023