How structural flaws contribute to the crisis in South Africa's municipalities: The Vaal River in Gauteng, South Africa's richest province, is polluted. EPA/Jon HrusaThe dire state of municipal governance in South Africa has been in the news for much of this year. Recent events in Emfuleni Local Municipality, an urban municipality with more than 700 000 residents in … [Read more...] about How structural flaws contribute to the crisis in South Africa’s municipalities | The Conversation
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Municipalities to blame for ‘contamination of Vaal River system’ – Parliament
Municipalities to blame for ‘contamination of Vaal River system’ – Parliament: Municipalities to blame for ‘contamination of Vaal River system’ – Parliament: A lack of maintenance in sewage infrastructure by municipalities is to blame for contamination into the Vaal River system, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has said. Solly Msimanga … [Read more...] about Municipalities to blame for ‘contamination of Vaal River system’ – Parliament
SA News: Irregular spending by SA municipalities up 75% to R28.4bn – AG
Irregular spending by SA municipalities up 75% to R28.4bn - AG: This year however, it increased 75% to R28.376bn. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audited 257 municipalities and 21 municipal entities during the period. In his address Makwetu expressed disappointment that there has been no compliance with the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Root hails … [Read more...] about SA News: Irregular spending by SA municipalities up 75% to R28.4bn – AG
CoGTA Urges Municipalities to Honour Their Agreement with Eskom
CoGTA Urges Municipalities to Honour Their Agreement with Eskom: “It is important for Municipalities across the country to always service their bulk accounts so that they do not prejudice those community members within their space who pay for their services”, said Minister Des van Rooyen. The Minister was responding to the current challenges that some municipalities … [Read more...] about CoGTA Urges Municipalities to Honour Their Agreement with Eskom
Eskom left with little choice but to cut power to 8 municipalities
Eskom left with little choice but to cut power to 8 municipalities: The power utility says its reluctant to cut power to affected municipalities but has little choice because of mounting debt. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Suspect in Randburg hostage drama to remain in hospital under police guard: The man allegedly took an overdose of drugs in an attempt to … [Read more...] about Eskom left with little choice but to cut power to 8 municipalities
