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ACCOUNTABILITY

Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government

The civil society group said the bills were probably being written by legislators with ‘self interest and expediency’ in mind

  • MG Reporter
3 min read
The municipality is the coalface of service delivery — this is where citizens experience value for their votes, taxes and rates. It is one of the single most important spheres of governance, which cannot afford such vulnerability. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
ASAD GAFFAR

eThekwini residents declare rates revolt

Angry residents are embarking on the boycott to force the city to confront corruption and mismanagement

  • Lyse Comins
7 min read
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATES ACT

Municipal rates Act chaotic, says DA

The new Municipal Property Rates Act has resulted in chaos in the city of Johannesburg, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read