Local government needs major surgery
A total review of the role of municipalities, structure and capability is needed, not shallow recommendations, writes Andrew Siddle & Tom Koelble.
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Tough times for local authorities
Credit rating companies have revealed that relative debt levels have soared to historic heights and the outlook for SA's local government is gloomy.
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Addressing citizen distrust
The ANC has realised that local government needs to be less politicised and more focused on efficiency and service delivery.
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Municipal dysfunction can be cured
Municipal dysfunction has so many different faces that it's a rare day when it doesn't make the news.
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Burn down Mandela Bay newspaper, cries ex-PE mayor
Former PE mayor Nceba Faku has called on ANC supporters to burn down the city's Herald newspaper, during the party's election victory celebrations.
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ANC candidate attacked in Midvaal
An ANC ward candidate in Midvaal was allegedly attacked after a door-to-door campaign in the area, the party said on Friday.
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Miss World gives Jo'burg a hangover
Internal report criticises the council's spending priorities and risk strategies.
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ANC savvy in KZN leaves IFP behind
Campaigning has begun early in eMangusi as the ANC attempts to consolidate its power.
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Provincial govt set for review
South Africa's provincial system will remain as is for now, but the nine provinces are likely to have their powers diluted.
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'SA politicians lack courage to declare HIV status'
Many councillors believe it would be political suicide to publicly disclose their HIV status, an Idasa study says.
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