South African Municipalities
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High levels of corruption cripple SA municipalities but government optimistic about improvements, Ramokgopa says
Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to…
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
A stench of failure: The sewage overflow crisis in South Africa’s municipalities
As cities grow, so does the volume of wastewater produced, placing immense strain on infrastructure ill-equipped to handle the load
Shocking service delivery in informal settlements
Broken taps and toilets are the last thing shack dwellers need in the midst of a pandemic