After seven years of ‘curtailment measures’, Mbombela’s R160m overtime bill is increasing
/ 1 June 2023

After seven years of ‘curtailment measures’, Mbombela’s R160m overtime bill is increasing

The municipality has failed to implement nearly 500 council decisions since 2016

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Officials at cash-strapped Mbombela jet off to Kenya for ‘study trip’
/ 31 May 2023

Officials at cash-strapped Mbombela jet off to Kenya for ‘study trip’

The municipality has received a series of disclaimers from the auditor general since 2016 and has had serious liquidity problems since 2020

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Managers red flagged in Mbombela skills audit
/ 16 March 2023

Managers red flagged in Mbombela skills audit

Only one of the seven senior employees appointed by the municipality met the requirements for the job

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