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Some Randburg suburbs have gone more than two weeks without refuse collection. (X Yamkeleka Manjeya @manjeya_wendy)
CASUAL WORKERS

Refuse collection uneven in Randburg as Pikitup and workers trade blame

Some Randburg suburbs have gone more than two weeks without refuse collection as Pikitup and striking casual workers trade blame over service disruptions at the Randburg depot

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
International organisations such as the World Bank have also emphasised the importance of skills audits in promoting good governance and effective service delivery in the public sector. Photo: Supplied
DEVELOPMENT

How the government can use skills audit to strengthen public services

Other countries have already benefited from this process, and South Africa can learn from their experiences

  • Andile Sokani
5 min read
Escalating municipal debt poses a major threat to the financial sustainability of municipalities and has a direct effect on service delivery, but the situation is being turned around. (Photos: Delwyn Verasamy)
DEPARTMENT OF CO OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND

Gauteng local government brings much-needed financial stability in municipalities

Residents are informed that not paying for services results in municipalities not being able to provide these services for them

  • Mary Martins
5 min read