Local government
Tensions between residents of houses and shacks spill over into violence in Cape Town
Siyakhana shack dwellers accuse Mandela Park residents of attacking them
By Vincent Lali
News | 5 September 2023
Eastern Cape municipality hires manager facing corruption charges
Ntabankulu Local Municipality says it has done nothing wrong, but residents are protesting over the appointment
News | 1 September 2023
Spat over top appointment in Makhado municipality
Unions accuse council of trying to appoint person who came second in interview process to CFO position
Brief | 29 August 2023
Homeowners storm out of tense meeting with eThekwini municipality over rates hike
Households boycotting their bill payments will be dealt with individually, says mayor
News | 18 August 2023
Residents of Afrikaner enclave want to be integrated into City of Tshwane
Discontented Kleinfontein residents question company rule under share block scheme
News | 17 August 2023
Swellendam protesters torch municipal offices
Shops looted as residents take to the streets complaining of racism and neglect
News | 17 August 2023
Pensioners travel from East London to Pretoria after Buffalo City Metro “ignores” their complaints
“We are tired of the ANC abusing us” says Mdantsane resident
By Chris Gilili
News | 16 August 2023
Dysfunctional Makana municipality slammed by COGTA minister
Municipality spent just 58% of its budget says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister
News | 11 August 2023
Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.
News | 8 August 2023