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Local Government

Farm dwellers fight to access water and other basic services
National
/ 6 November 2020

Farm dwellers fight to access water and other basic services

Municipalities have failed to prioritise the rights of labour tenants and farmworkers

By Sarah Smit
Another reason why Eskom is the bull in the fiscal china shop
Opinion
/ 17 July 2020

Another reason why Eskom is the bull in the fiscal china shop

Although mismanagement and corruption play a role in the financial state of affairs at municipalities, it is not the only reason they are failing

By Tracy Ledger
Asivikelane campaign gives a voice to those living in informal settlements
Coronavirus
/ 30 May 2020

Asivikelane campaign gives a voice to those living in informal settlements

A response to the coronavirus pandemic is paving the way to ensure people get the attention they deserve and hold government to account

By Aditya Kumar and Phumeza Mlungwana
Covid-19 pandemic offers municipalities rare opportunity to restore trust
Opinion
/ 11 May 2020

Covid-19 pandemic offers municipalities rare opportunity to restore trust

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

By Harlan Cloete
High court overturns decision to place Tshwane metro council under administration
Article
/ 29 April 2020

High court overturns decision to place Tshwane metro council under administration

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

By Paddy Harper
Municipalities need youthful leaders
Analysis
/ 21 February 2020

Municipalities need youthful leaders

Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi shows the value of competent young leaders who prioritise accountability and challenge the status quo

By Sello Ivan Phahle
Ward councillors are key players
Article
/ 12 October 2018

Ward councillors are key players

The politicisation of such an important element of democracy leaves residents frustrated and angry

By Staff Reporter
Are South Africa’s opposition-led coalition metros flexing their muscles?
Article
/ 14 August 2017

Are South Africa’s opposition-led coalition metros flexing their muscles?

Are different ways of governing emerging from South Africa’s cities governed by opposition coalitions?

By Staff Reporter
ANC divided on how to win back the support it has lost
Article
/ 22 December 2016

ANC divided on how to win back the support it has lost

One faction argues that Jacob Zuma must quit and the other is intent on electing a successor who will cover for him.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Dineo Bendile
More parties are contesting the local government elections than ever before at a record-breaking 200
Article
/ 29 June 2016

More parties are contesting the local government elections than ever before at a record-breaking 200

A record 200 parties, 65% more than in 2011, will contest the August 3 elections.

By Staff Reporter
Fifteen key points on the ANC manifesto
Article
/ 18 April 2016

Fifteen key points on the ANC manifesto

We break down the ANC’s local government elections manifesto into a digestible read.

By Staff Reporter
Local municipality: Service delivery stops over ANC infighting
Article
/ 20 January 2015

Local municipality: Service delivery stops over ANC infighting

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

By Sapa
ANC bigwigs read riot act to local leaders
Article
/ 5 June 2014

ANC bigwigs read riot act to local leaders

No more scandals, ANC provincial leaders were told this week.

By Political Staff
Chinese economy threatened by local government debt
Article
/ 10 January 2014

Chinese economy threatened by local government debt

Report shows that local governments owe almost R31.6-trillion.

By Katie Allen
Minister implicated in new Zim land scandal
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Minister implicated in new Zim land scandal

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

By Kudzai Mashininga
Only 5% of local governments have clean audits, says AG
Article
/ 13 August 2013

Only 5% of local governments have clean audits, says AG

The progress of municipalities and public entities towards clean audits has been slow, says deputy auditor general Kimi Makwetu.

By Sapa
Why Tshwane is ‘technically bankrupt’
Article
/ 15 March 2013

Why Tshwane is ‘technically bankrupt’

The city has used a financial loophole, skipped tenders, and paid 10 times more than Jo’burg did. Mmanaledi Mataboge reports.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Exercise power with care
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Exercise power with care

The ANC tends to dismiss any complaints about its consolidation of power as criticism motivated by anti-majoritarian liberalism.

By Editorial
Local government needs major surgery
Analysis
/ 17 May 2012

Local government needs major surgery

A total review of the role of municipalities, structure and capability is needed, not shallow recommendations, writes Andrew Siddle & Tom Koelble.

By Staff Reporter
Tough times for local authorities
Article
/ 12 May 2012

Tough times for local authorities

Credit rating companies have revealed that relative debt levels have soared to historic heights and the outlook for SA’s local government is gloomy.

By Lynley Donnelly
Addressing citizen distrust
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Addressing citizen distrust

The ANC has realised that local government needs to be less politicised and more focused on efficiency and service delivery.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 11 October 2011

Municipal dysfunction can be cured

Municipal dysfunction has so many different faces that it’s a rare day when it doesn’t make the news.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 May 2011

Burn down Mandela Bay newspaper, cries ex-PE mayor

Former PE mayor Nceba Faku has called on ANC supporters to burn down the city’s Herald newspaper, during the party’s election victory celebrations.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 May 2011

ANC candidate attacked in Midvaal

An ANC ward candidate in Midvaal was allegedly attacked after a door-to-door campaign in the area, the party said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 February 2011

Miss World gives Jo’burg a hangover

Internal report criticises the council’s spending priorities and risk strategies.

By Ilham Rawoot
ANC savvy in KZN leaves IFP behind
Article
/ 21 January 2011

ANC savvy in KZN leaves IFP behind

Campaigning has begun early in eMangusi as the ANC attempts to consolidate its power.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

Provincial govt set for review

South Africa’s provincial system will remain as is for now, but the nine provinces are likely to have their powers diluted.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 17 March 2009

‘SA politicians lack courage to declare HIV status’

Many councillors believe it would be political suicide to publicly disclose their HIV status, an Idasa study says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 August 2008

Murderous welcome for refugees

Despite the death of five foreigners, provincial officials insist reintegration has been successful.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 June 2008

Local govt’s spending black hole

More than 60% of municipalities cannot say where their money comes from and more than half cannot provide proof of how they spend it.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 12 June 2008

Petty political squabbling?

The Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have locked horns over the handling of xenophobia victims.

By Staff Reporter and Pearlie Joubert Author
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Article
/ 17 May 2008

Fire put out at site of Nigerian pipeline blast

Thousands gathered on Friday around charred destruction from a deadly pipeline explosion as Nigerian firefighters doused flames triggered by the blast that had burnt for more than a day. Local officials put the death toll at 15, disputing the Nigerian Red Cross’s claim that about 100 people were killed.

By Helen Vesperini
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