Local government
Pressure mounts for Gwamanda to be removed as Joburg Mayor
Hundreds protest in Braamfontein
News | 29 July 2024
The right to protest is being blocked by administrative barriers
Municipal officials often misinterpret the law
By Omhle Ntshingila and Felix Quibe
Opinion | 26 July 2024
Rubbish piles up in Durban streets as cleaners picket outside city hall
Expanded Public Works Programme workers lose jobs as budget is cut
Brief | 25 July 2024
City of Joburg’s property error causes havoc for homeowners
Stand numbers in Bertrams are in a mess, affecting billing, valuations, and property sales
By Steve Kretzmann, Daniel Steyn and Jabulile Mbatha
News | 23 July 2024
Nelson Mandela Bay in the dark due to dodgy street light tenders
SIU investigating alleged maladministration in the municipality
By Liezl Human
News | 19 July 2024
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