Local government

Dispute over City of Cape Town’s plan for Noordhoek valley

Plan to relocate Masiphumelele families sparks concerns among residents of smallholdings

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News | 5 November 2025

Soccer field offers hope to Johannesburg’s children

Field of Dreams project aims to counter the neglect of the city’s public parks

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News | 3 November 2025

Child drowned at construction site abandoned by City of Ekurhuleni

Department of Environmental Affairs says it may refer the matter for criminal prosecution

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Brief | 31 October 2025

City of Cape Town contractors mess up

Rubbish piles up as City dumps cleaning companies which don’t meet obligations

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Brief | 29 October 2025

KZN municipality battles skills shortage as water infrastructure collapses

Stalled water projects mean conditional grants cannot be released

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Brief | 21 October 2025

Zoning problem forces Cape Town school to close

Parents with children at Otters’ Creek Junior are scrambling to find space at other special needs schools

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News | 17 October 2025

Limpopo stadium project soaks up time and money

“Why are you investigating our stadium?” asks spokesperson

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Brief | 16 October 2025

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay

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News | 7 October 2025

Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City

SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing

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Brief | 23 September 2025

Community takes action to fix Randburg

The idea is for every business to take care of its immediate surroundings.

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News | 19 September 2025

Gauteng community’s taps run dry as municipality battles R1.4-billion water debt

The taps in Kokosi, Fochville near Carletonville have been dry for a month after Rand Water implemented water reduction measures against Merafong municipality

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Brief | 18 September 2025

Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike

South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services

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News | 16 September 2025

Protesters charged with public violence to appear in court

Six arrested during the protest on Voortrekker Road in Cape Town on Monday

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Brief | 16 September 2025

Mondlo township quiet after minister’s visit

Last week residents burnt down their municipal offices

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Brief | 16 September 2025

Limpopo villagers demand ANC councillor be removed

Residents of Relela village outside Tzaneen blocked roads during two days of protests

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Brief | 15 September 2025