ANC moves to restore faith in municipalities

The ANC will seek a turnaround strategy for municipalities before the public begins losing faith, secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Monday.

Inertia in Balfour

Karabo Keepile returns to the town after its service delivery protests to find out if anything has changed ‘since the toyi-toying’.

Cosatu: Protests a response to inequality

The recent service delivery protests are in part a response to the levels of inequality in society, Cosatu said on Friday.

Shiceka: No service delivery protests by 2014

Service delivery protests must be completely eliminated by 2014, Cooperative Governance Minister Sicelo Shiceka said on Wednesday.

Zuma calls for rethink on municipalities

President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday called for a major rethink on the role and functions of municipalities.

Sakhile quiet in anticipation of ANC decision

Sakhile township, outside Standerton, was quiet on Friday afternoon as residents awaited feedback from the African National Congress next week.

Rethink deployment

An important lesson President Jacob Zuma is learning during the resurgence of service delivery protests is that a charm offensive can go only so far.

Angry Sakhile residents demand Zuma's attention

The acrid smell of burning tyres filled Sakhile township on Thursday as residents vowed violent protests until Jacob Zuma heeds their complaints.

Mbalula, Gigaba arrive in Standerton

Weeks of violent protest have earned the troubled Sakhile township a visit by senior ANC figures, in the area on a “fact-finding” mission.

Mantashe to intervene in Standerton unrest

ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe was expected to visit Standerton on Thursday to seek a solution to the unrest in the Mpumalanga town

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