African citizens consistently place corruption amongst their top concerns, with many indicating that they have lost faith in many key institutions
The African National Congress faces two big challenges: fewer South Africans trust it, while its electoral support has been waning
The commodification of basic services is to blame for the current appalling situation
The GPL holds quarterly hearings in different areas so that the public can air their grievances, or thank them for addressing issues
Densification of the towns would improve service delivery and local business should be stimulated
The presidency responds to Paul Berkowitz’s story, ‘Zuma’s rule has savaged the NDP’
Two years after government promised to solve the problem, sewage sits in yards as pumps stand idle.
The Mail & Guardian visited three schools in Gauteng that do not have electricity nor adequate water supply or sanitation
A number of schools in the south of Johannesburg have been operating without electricity or running water for years.
South Africa’s citizenry is not the blank slate the ANC wants it to be — and they need to accept that.
Ethekwini residents know the city’s golden age of service delivery in 2010 won’t recur soon.
A vote for the governing party can earn people the chance of a job, but it’s likely to be temporary.
Government’s services and policies are crucial, as evidenced by the UAE’s appointment of its first-ever minister of state for happiness.
The government isn’t doing enough to meet its goals and constitutional responsibility to provide services "efficiently, effectively and economically".
I’m sure Winnie is not celebrating our country’s acquisition of Gripen fighter planes we can’t fly or submarines we can’t maintain.
The ruling party has admitted it failed to follow its own advice – but now there’s a real sense of urgency as people’s patience wears thin.
The power to ensure better service is in the hands of voters, but only if they remain engaged.
Trade unions should learn that destroying property doesn’t achieve the most desired living wage.
The narrow focus on Nkandla misses the point of the rot that lies at the heart of the ANC’s patronage engine, writes Philip Machanick.
Despite hundreds of millions of rands being spent over a decade, the people of this Limpopo town do not have a regular supply of water.
Mohlakeng residents say the ANC’s failure to deliver on its promises has made it easy for the Economic Freedom Fighters to mobilise the community.
The justice department’s Amarightza programme aims to educate the public and officials about the socioeconomic rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
Publishers bemoan the impossibly tight deadlines imposed by the education department, which compromises academic quality.
Cosatu and the country are at a crossroads when legitimate dissent becomes a crime, thereby threatening the very essence of democracy.
The extraordinary turnover of directors general has systematically weakened government performance and costs a fortune in salaries.
The presidency’s budget will look at ensuring competent public services, better communication with the public and increased planning and monitoring.
A frail-looking President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation Address, promising to improve the struggling economy and creating more jobs.
No more scandals, ANC provincial leaders were told this week.
What solutions have decision-makers put forward to the twin challenges of water scarcity and persistent electricity crises, asks Shanaaz Nel.
Spending on catchment areas provides solutions to the problems of water supply and demand, write Kristal Maze and Leonie Joubert.
In many cases, the lack of basic services comes down to government’s poor management of money.
The implementation of a ministerial report from a year ago could have saved lives in Mothotlung by averting the fatal protests over water delivery.