Municipal Finance
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DA to lay criminal charges against 10 municipal managers over failures of financial management
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking decisive action, announcing criminal charges against 10 municipal managers from nine municipalities across South Africa. The charges stem…
Treasury cuts Johannesburg's July transfer over compliance failures
The National Treasury has withheld a portion of the City of Johannesburg's July 2026 equitable share, citing serious concerns over the metro's financial management, governance,…
Allegations of irregular appointment of a law firm and inflated legal bills rock a North West municipality
Cash-strapped Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality has exceeded its legal budget by more than R4.5 million, with total legal expenditure reaching R7 570 321.48 despite an…
Merafong sinks but funds go elsewhere
Cash-strapped Merafong City Local Municipality has spent almost half its R2.6 billion annual budget on professional services while failing to service its water and electricity…
Getting Ekurhuleni working again through delivery and accountability
A city that works is a city you can rely on. When roads are maintained, electricity is steady, water systems hold up, and the administration runs without endless delays,…
SA’s municipal power supply goes downhill
As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems
Public urged to comment on General Municipal Bill, which could extend timeline for fixing irregular appointments
The Bill, open for comment until 31 August, proposes an extension of the timeframe within which irregular appointments must be rectified