The DA: Between a rock and a hard place
/ 26 November 2021

The DA: Between a rock and a hard place

After a whirlwind two weeks, the Democratic Alliance’s ‘win’ of metros is no celebration as members fear the coming tide of instability

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KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC
/ 12 November 2021

KZN coalition talks may rope in Jacob Zuma for ANC

The Economic Freedom Fighters are said to have made an attempt to convince Herman Mashaba to consider an ANC alliance in Gauteng

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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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How ANC bartered to save the elections
/ 30 September 2021

How ANC bartered to save the elections

When the ANC was faced with possible losses in 95 municipalities, it approached two smaller parties in hope that its endorsements would result in trade-offs.

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Leadership failures blamed for collapsing local government
/ 30 June 2021

Leadership failures blamed for collapsing local government

Municipalities are in dire straits, and the auditor general says many may no longer be viable at all

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