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eThekwini corruption scrutiny could hurt ANC in November elections, analysts warn
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures…
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for…
Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings
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
R120 million and 12 years later, eThekwini delivers three substandard houses to residents of Inanda’s Stop 8
The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management
eThekwini not eligible for section 139 administration, says Cogta director-general
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
eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team
A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
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…
Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa
Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed
New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola
Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in
New Durban mayor Cyril Xaba commits to infrastructure repairs, restoring water supply
Cleaning up the city and improving governance are also among immediate priorities
Political stalemate as ANC and DA dispute delays eThekwini Metro mayoral election
ANC mayoral candidate Cyril Xaba has already replaced Mxolisi Kaunda as a councillor
Cyril Xaba tipped for eThekwini mayor, but ANC in the city opposes appointment
It is not clear whether the ANC will vote with its government of national unity partners
Defence department can’t account for R1.5 billion
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…
Modise vows to ‘fix’ underspending defence department
Minister bemoans underspending of 48% and promises parliamentary committee to get things done ‘as they are supposed to be done’
ANC candidates list filled with people accused of crimes, but too late to make changes
Court challenges loom as ANC branches cry foul over the culling of popular candidates