Local government

Upgrades to Polokwane taxi rank delayed for months

Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026

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Brief | 28 January 2026

Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week

The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April

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News | 26 January 2026

How informal businesses are reduced to rubble

The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally

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Analysis | 23 January 2026

Workers protest for beefed up security at depot

Union says a spate of break-ins and theft at Cuyler depot in Kariega have cost of over R5-million

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Brief | 22 January 2026

Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity

Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt

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News | 22 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving this village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

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News | 19 January 2026

Elections 2026: ANC is bleeding seats in this failing Northern Cape municipality

Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess

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Feature | 15 January 2026

Nowhere to swim in Komani this Christmas

Municipal swimming pools have fallen into disrepair

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Brief | 22 December 2025

Municipality silent on why it can’t provide electricity

“We no longer care about bricks because we know they will take forever,” says Komani woman who has lived in shacks for 24 years

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Brief | 18 December 2025