Dada Morero in trouble with treasury, coalition partners over Johannesburg finances
/ 8 August 2025

Dada Morero in trouble with treasury, coalition partners over Johannesburg finances

The city faces grant cuts unless a credible recovery plan is submitted, as tensions grow in the governing coalition

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EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform
/ 17 April 2025

EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform

The party has proposed a R512.8bn revenue strategy and refuses to agree to a VAT increase

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Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn
/ 12 March 2025

Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections

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‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’
/ 10 June 2024

‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’

Senior staff were allegedly told ahead of the elections ‘to cough up R5  million or resign’

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Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis
/ 11 March 2024

Ramokgopa: Eskom bosses consolidating report to solve energy crisis

Eskom won’t cut maintenance, despite German consortium’s recommendation, electricity minister says

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Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges
/ 23 February 2024

Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges

Only 10% of the funds promised to South Africa have been transferred, but are sitting with the treasury

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Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate
/ 3 August 2023

Nelson Mandela Bay development agency CEO says he left city with clean slate

Projects have ground to a halt after the treasury withheld funds over the appointment of Anele Qaba, who says he was legally appointed

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