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New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain
Opinion
/ 28 January 2025

New Electricity Regulation Amendment Act welcome but potential hurdles remain

The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge

By Jason van der Poel, Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher
Amakhosi, councillors must get VIP protection, says new Salga KwaZulu-Natal chair Xolani Dube
National
/ 3 August 2024

Amakhosi, councillors must get VIP protection, says new Salga KwaZulu-Natal chair Xolani Dube

A recent report noted that 213 people were assassinated in the last seven years, and of these 118 were in KwaZulu-Natal

By Lyse Comins
The youth must vote if they want change
Partner Content
/ 24 May 2024

The youth must vote if they want change

Participation in our fledgling democracy at all levels is the best way forward

By Derek Davey
Government owes KwaZulu-Natal municipalities R3 billion for rates, water, electricity
National
/ 27 April 2024

Government owes KwaZulu-Natal municipalities R3 billion for rates, water, electricity

Households are battling to keep up with their municipal bills in the face of stubbornly high interest rates, according to Salga

By Lyse Comins
Trust in the safety of tap water is waning: survey
The Green Guardian
/ 9 December 2023

Trust in the safety of tap water is waning: survey

Half of respondents treat their municipal water by boiling or filtering it before consumption, while 8% specified that they drink only bottled water

By Sheree Bega
A spoke in Mpumalanga’s power wheel
The Green Guardian
/ 4 September 2023

A spoke in Mpumalanga’s power wheel

Wheeling electricity across the grid offers a solution to South Africa’s power crisis, so why is it not happening in the energy heartland?

By Andiswa Matikinca and Thabo Molelekwa
R63 billion municipal debt places Eskom at risk, says minister
National
/ 20 August 2023

R63 billion municipal debt places Eskom at risk, says minister

The lack of financial viability of councils is a threat to the state-owned-entity’s sustainability

By Paddy Harper
Non-delivery sparks citizens’ legal action in Eastern Cape
National
/ 8 August 2021

Non-delivery sparks citizens’ legal action in Eastern Cape

Fed-up residents and businesses are turning to the courts to get their local councils to take action on power outages, sewage overflows, unrepaired roads and other failures to deliver services

By Lucas Ledwaba
IEC ready for elections, but says Covid-19 trajectory is unknown factor
Politics
/ 13 May 2021

IEC ready for elections, but says Covid-19 trajectory is unknown factor

Legally, the local government election must be held this year and the government hasn’t said why they wouldn’t go ahead, says the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Chris Gilili
Calls for removal of unethical local government leaders at Salga conference
Politics
/ 13 May 2021

Calls for removal of unethical local government leaders at Salga conference

Ability must determine who gets hired, not jobs for pals or because of their political affiliation, says the head of the South African Local Government Association

By Chris Gilili
Gauteng’s most vital resource irreparably damaged – SAHRC
The Green Guardian
/ 19 February 2021

Gauteng’s most vital resource irreparably damaged – SAHRC

Commission’s long-awaited report into Vaal sewage crisis finds widespread non-compliance by the government

By Sheree Bega
War of words over declined medical aid merger
Business
/ 13 August 2020

War of words over declined medical aid merger

Sizwe Medical Fund has taken a swipe at the Council for Medical Schemes for declining its merger with Hosmed

By Thanduxolo Jika
The Covid-19 burial problem for South Africa
Article
/ 14 April 2020

The Covid-19 burial problem for South Africa

The government’s plan to deal with the pandemic and its aftermath includes managing ‘the challenges of bereavement’ that will accompany large-scale deaths

By Sarah Smit
Global leaders converge for summit
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Global leaders converge for summit

Local government bodies are enabled to influence global policy decision-making

By Anele Ngcoya
Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs
Article
/ 14 January 2019

Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs

Over the course of three weeks, Nersa will hold hearings on what the debt-laden power utility

By Carin Smith and Jan Cronje
Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?

Three-day summit worked towards practical solutions to energy crisis

By Leigh Wils
Eskom to make way for new players
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Eskom to make way for new players

Experts from across the country gathered to chart a way forward to bring cheaper energy to South Africa

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Eskom’s death spiral looms large
Article
/ 13 October 2017

Eskom’s death spiral looms large

Corruption claims aside, the utility needs more cash to cover for flagging sales volumes

By Lynley Donnelly
KZN political killings still unsolved
Article
/ 1 September 2017

KZN political killings still unsolved

The Moerane inquiry heard that the assassins of three Richmond municipal officials are still at large

By Paddy Harper
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
Cyril Ramaphosa sets his sights on becoming ‘a mayor in a small town’
Article
/ 29 November 2016

Cyril Ramaphosa sets his sights on becoming ‘a mayor in a small town’

The deputy president told delegates at a Salga conference that local councillors ‘have a great job’.

By Dineo Bendile
Samwu claims thousands of workers will take part in ‘national strike’
Article
/ 2 October 2013

Samwu claims thousands of workers will take part in ‘national strike’

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union says over 200 000 workers across SA are set to down tools if negotiations fail to produce desired results.

By Thalia Holmes
Corruption Watch calls for prosecution of construction cartel
Article
/ 17 July 2013

Corruption Watch calls for prosecution of construction cartel

Corruption Watch has made a submission to the Competition Tribunal, calling for those involved in the construction cartel to be prosecuted.

By Staff Reporter
SA towns seek R3.9bn reimbursement from 2010 World Cup builders
Article
/ 8 July 2013

SA towns seek R3.9bn reimbursement from 2010 World Cup builders

The SA Local Government Association has said it plans to claim as much as possible from construction companies that overcharged during the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
R81bn is owed to municipalities, says Salga
Article
/ 5 March 2013

R81bn is owed to municipalities, says Salga

At least R81-billion is owed to municipalities for services, says the South African Local Government Association.

By Sapa
Salga calls for municipalities to better manage finances
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Salga calls for municipalities to better manage finances

South African Local Government Association has called for a programme to be implemented to help municipalities struggling with financial management.

By Staff Reporter
Municipal workers, Salga agree to 6.5% wage increase
Article
/ 27 July 2012

Municipal workers, Salga agree to 6.5% wage increase

Municipal workers’ unions have secured a three-year wage deal and a commitment from local government to fill 30 000 vacant posts.

By Faranaaz Parker
State to cap municipal manager salaries
Article
/ 20 September 2011

State to cap municipal manager salaries

Municipal managers’ salaries will be regulated, the state says, after it emerged that bosses of municipalities which fared poorly were given bonuses.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 12 September 2011

Lead by example on climate change, says Fedusa

Fedusa says it is highly disappointed with government’s no show at the Nedlac meeting held to address problems caused by acid mine drainage.

By Janice Roberts
Municipal strikers: All right, fine, how about 10%, then?
Article
/ 24 August 2011

Municipal strikers: All right, fine, how about 10%, then?

Striking municipal workers have dropped their demand for an 18% salary increase to 10% — but local government does not seem inclined to bite.

By Staff Reporter
Plan B: Cities tighten security as strike drags on
Article
/ 22 August 2011

Plan B: Cities tighten security as strike drags on

Municipalities are tightening up security and making contingency plans to clear backlogs, as the municipal workers’ strike enters its second week.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 3 June 2011

Councillors’ training ‘lacks transparency’

Idasa has criticised a government training programme for newly elected councillors, saying it would not "ensure their competency".

By Ngoako Matsha and Sibongile Nkosi
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