Local government
The fate of the GNU will depend on what it does to fix collapsing municipalities
The Government of National Unity offers an opportunity to take practical steps
By Tsireletso Mokoaqo and Rientile Mdaka
Opinion | 3 October 2024
New plan for inner-city housing in Cape Town
City centre should accommodate up to 50,000 people by 2040
News | 1 October 2024
Access to information: Public institutions are flouting the law
Only 20% of municipalities met their obligations to report to the Information Regulator
Opinion | 1 October 2024
Joburg’s temporary emergency accommodation policy a misstep
The housing crisis needs to be addressed with long-term, stable, sustainable housing alternatives
By Thandeka Kathi and Thuto Gabaphethe
Opinion | 30 September 2024
Trash dumped at councillor’s office in electricity protest
Power has not been restored for a year to Dunoon fire victims
Brief | 26 September 2024
Municipality demands contractor pay for delays to Limpopo stadium
Construction started in August 2023 and nearly half the work has still not been done
By Thembi Siaga
News | 26 September 2024
It’s a dangerous job, but we have to do it, says neighbourhood crime fighter
The City of Cape Town Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme has just expanded its training programme
News | 20 September 2024
Grannies battle water shortage in Kariega
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water
Brief | 19 September 2024
R70-million spent on four projects left unfinished in the Eastern Cape
Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality refuses to give adequate explanations as residents and councillors raise questions
Brief | 16 September 2024