How to build a solid coalition
/ 2 October 2022

How to build a solid coalition

What lessons can be learnt from the ongoing coalition instability in Nelson Mandela Bay and City of Johannesburg?

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Nelson Mandela Bay eases back Day Zero but still in crisis
/ 1 September 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay eases back Day Zero but still in crisis

Technical steps have been taken reduce water wastage but political infighting in the metro hinders decision-making and implementation

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Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’
/ 22 June 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’

The dam levels have been low for years, the canal transferring water from the Orange River Project to the storage dam was not repaired and the metro rejected help from the state

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All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero
/ 20 June 2022

All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero

Gift of the Givers has started drilling boreholes, while Business Chamber members will help repair leaks

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Experts say Eastern Cape political killings may soon be as rife as in KZN
/ 15 June 2022

Experts say Eastern Cape political killings may soon be as rife as in KZN

Corruption and greed blamed as political rivalries turn increasingly violent in the region

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Here are the ANC’s picks for metro mayors
/ 10 November 2021

Here are the ANC’s picks for metro mayors

The ruling party is scheduled to start interviewing prospective metro mayors this weekend with some usual suspects on the list

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What the EFF wants in coalition talks
/ 8 November 2021

What the EFF wants in coalition talks

The EFF is said to have indicated that it will be happy to give the ANC Johannesburg for Ekurhuleni and Scopa during preliminary negotiations

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Mabuyane hints at possible coalition with DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
/ 4 November 2021

Mabuyane hints at possible coalition with DA in Nelson Mandela Bay

Oscar Mabuyane tested waters with the ANC provincial executive committee regarding a possible coalition with the DA during a special meeting on Thursday

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ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF
/ 1 November 2021

ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF

The ANC has reportedly received assurances from smaller parties about continuing existing coalitions, but its top leaders are hesitant to work with Julius Malema

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DA-run metro favoured in citizen satisfaction survey
/ 27 October 2021

DA-run metro favoured in citizen satisfaction survey

Cape Town emerged as the leader on overall citizen satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year, followed by Ekurhuleni

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The smelly and corrupt side of ‘dysfunctional’ Nelson Mandela Bay
/ 5 October 2021

The smelly and corrupt side of ‘dysfunctional’ Nelson Mandela Bay

The municipality has accrued billions of rand in wasteful spending, and more than 6 000 putrid bucket toilets

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Municipal elections: Smaller parties battle for kingmaker status
/ 2 October 2021

Municipal elections: Smaller parties battle for kingmaker status

They will most likely punch above their weight in municipalities to gain leverage from the ANC and DA in next month’s local government elections.

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A Madikizela win against Mabuyane could tilt the scales against Ramaphosa’s camp
/ 14 September 2021

A Madikizela win against Mabuyane could tilt the scales against Ramaphosa’s camp

Babalo Madikizela is considering standing against Oscar Mabuyane to become chair of the key Eastern Cape ANC region in December

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Taking stock of a local lockdown
/ 13 December 2020

Taking stock of a local lockdown

Some Nelson Mandela Bay residents are abiding by restrictions; others are feeling festive

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