The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure
The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management
Mbulelo Tshangana’s statements come as the KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance MEC has threatened the metro with ‘escalated intervention’, drawing the ire of its mayor
A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption
The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion
Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed
Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in
Cleaning up the city and improving governance are also among immediate priorities
ANC mayoral candidate Cyril Xaba has already replaced Mxolisi Kaunda as a councillor
It is not clear whether the ANC will vote with its government of national unity partners
An investigation by the auditor general investigation has found that out of R10.5-billion of unnecessary spending, the department could neither provide a cause nor hold anyone accountable for the R1.5-billion
Minister bemoans underspending of 48% and promises parliamentary committee to get things done ‘as they are supposed to be done’
Court challenges loom as ANC branches cry foul over the culling of popular candidates
Parliament told 70 000 member SANDF deployment there to support the health department, while questions over army conduct still hang in the air