Local government
Joburg families plead with City officials to end power cuts
City of Johannesburg losing between R5-million and R10-million monthly due to illegal connections, says City Power
News | 19 July 2024
Free State protesters block roads demanding electricity
Power restored after Phuthaditjhaba residents take to the streets
By Tladi Moloi
Brief | 18 July 2024
Vandals and gangs have ruined Cape Town sports field
The City says it spent more than R2.5-million on repairs and maintenance for Avonwood Sports Ground in the 2023/24 financial year
News | 18 July 2024
SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela Bay
Mayor says municipality will “give full support” to SIU investigators
By Liezl Human
Brief | 15 July 2024
Buffalo City ratepayers march to City Hall, rejecting electricity fee
A monthly maintenance network surcharge of between R376 and more than R700 came into effect on 1 July
News | 11 July 2024
Army destroys shacks in Marievale, leaving families homeless
Lawyers for Human Rights plans to go to court again
News | 10 July 2024
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation joins call for library to be reopened
The Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale has been closed since 2021
News | 5 July 2024
City of eThekwini pays millions for a handful of useless toilets and showers
A private company is charging the City R250,000 a month for 12 toilets and 12 showers at homeless shelters and hardly any of them are working
By Raymond Joseph and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 2 July 2024
Outcry over loss of sports field to make way for a hospital in Gugulethu
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents
Brief | 2 July 2024