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Farm dwellers fight to access water and other basic services

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Municipalities have failed to prioritise the rights of labour tenants and farmworkers
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Another reason why Eskom is the bull in the fiscal china shop

Opinion -
Although mismanagement and corruption play a role in the financial state of affairs at municipalities, it is not the only reason they are failing
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Asivikelane campaign gives a voice to those living in informal settlements

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A response to the coronavirus pandemic is paving the way to ensure people get the attention they deserve and hold government to account
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Covid-19 pandemic offers municipalities rare opportunity to restore trust

Opinion -
Local government and councillors have largely failed to deliver services and on their mandate because of a lack of will to do their jobs, corruption and a shortage of people with skills
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High court overturns decision to place Tshwane metro council under administration

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Court declares that the Gauteng premier’s decision to place the metro under administration was unlawful and sets it aside — after the Covid-19 lockdown ends
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Municipalities need youthful leaders

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Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi shows the value of competent young leaders who prioritise accountability and challenge the status quo
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Ward councillors are key players

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The politicisation of such an important element of democracy leaves residents frustrated and angry
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Are South Africa’s opposition-led coalition metros flexing their muscles?

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Are different ways of governing emerging from South Africa's cities governed by opposition coalitions?
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ANC divided on how to win back the support it has lost

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One faction argues that Jacob Zuma must quit and the other is intent on electing a successor who will cover for him.
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More parties are contesting the local government elections than ever before at a record-breaking 200

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A record 200 parties, 65% more than in 2011, will contest the August 3 elections.
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Fifteen key points on the ANC manifesto

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We break down the ANC's local government elections manifesto into a digestible read.
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Local municipality: Service delivery stops over ANC infighting

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Residents of ANC local municipality Mogalakwena pay the price for party tensions while the DA urges the community to change their vote next year.
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ANC bigwigs read riot act to local leaders

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No more scandals, ANC provincial leaders were told this week.
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Chinese economy threatened by local government debt

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Report shows that local governments owe almost R31.6-trillion.
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Minister implicated in new Zim land scandal

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Ignatius Chombo is said to be linked to a firm granted property that has already been leased.
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