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Eskom’s balance sheet was poor and affected its ability to secure long term bonds from the market, according to Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe. (Paul Botes/M&G)

The top ten municipal culprits not paying Eskom debt

​The top 10 defaulting municipalities owe Eskom billions, and a parliamentary committee has resolved to find out why they are not paying their debts

Private schools are facing a potential squeeze on their finances with the current rates dispute with eThekwini municipality.

Private schools, two departments and the eThekwini metro are embroiled in rates row

If the eThekwini municipality has its way, 18 independent schools in its jurisdiction will have to increase their fees.

Shiceka: I fought against corruption

Shiceka: I fought against corruption

Claiming he is anti-corruption, Sicelo Shiceka refuses to speculate on his future, while mounting a shaky defence against corruption claims.

Public protector receives R10-million boost

Protector rips into Shiceka, warns against reprisals

Thuli Madonsela has warned against reprisals for cooperative governance staff who assisted her with a damning report on minister Sicelo Shiceka.

Department boss calls for urgent help

Department boss calls for urgent help

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs is seeking a chartered accountant to rescue it from its worst financial crisis.

State’s debt to municipalities estimated at R64-billion

A government committee has been formed to help municipalities recover debt the national government owes them, which could be as much as R64-billion.

Shiceka clams up on Cape car crash

‘Recuperating’ cooperative governance minister refuses to discuss the write-off of his vehicle.

Zuma ‘needs time’ to decide on Cele and Shiceka

Race is on for Shiceka’s post

Sicelo Shiceka has been told that he will be removed from Cabinet, senior ANC sources told the <i>M&G</i>.

Sicelo Shiceka’s royal junket

Sicelo Shiceka’s royal junket

Under Shiceka’s watch the ministry spent about R200 000 to send 18 people to the wedding of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s daughter.

Protection of information farce

The <i>M&G</i> reported that officials were unhappy about what they saw as excessive spending by Sicelo Shiceka.

South Africans urged to collect IDs

The home affairs department on Tuesday urged South Africans to collect over 500&nbsp;000 unclaimed IDs ahead of the final voter registration weekend.

Costly IT system stands idle

Lack of training leaves departmental officials clueless about how to use program meant to monitor problems in municipalities.

Shiceka: Lekwa decision ‘painful’

The decision to remove the Lekwa municipality mayor was a ”very painful” one, but should serve as an example, Sicelo Shiceka said on Thursday.