Municipal
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Msukaligwa load reduction complaint lodged with COGTA and Public Protector
MunicipalA community advocacy group has asked COGTA and the Public Protector to investigate load reduction and electricity management in Msukaligwa…
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IEC registration weekend takes place this weekend
MunicipalEligible voters can register, update details or confirm information ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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Why registering may be even more important than voting
MunicipalCommunity representation starts with voter registration, giving wards a stronger platform to motivate for resources and development.
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FF Plus rejects Msukaligwa budget
MunicipalConcerns over mounting debt, low revenue collection and infrastructure losses have prompted strong opposition to the municipal budget.
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Gert Sibande District Municipality adopts 2026/27 budget and IDP in Ermelo
MunicipalA formal council meeting in Ermelo confirmed the approval of the district’s financial and planning documents.
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Report raises concerns over Ermelo water and sanitation infrastructure
MunicipalReport submitted to authorities details alleged sewage spills, water quality concerns, and governance failures in Ermelo.
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Residents raise concerns over Merino Mall sewage odours
MunicipalMerino Mall management and GSDM respond to odour complaints and circulating video showing plant activity.
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Planned water shutdown to leave parts of Ermelo dry again
MunicipalResidents in several Ermelo suburbs are urged to store water ahead of another major supply interruption tomorrow.
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Gert Sibande District mourns passing of Mkhondo councillor
MunicipalGert Sibande District Municipality has extended condolences following the death of a serving Mkhondo ward councillor.
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Bruin modderwater vloei uit krane in Ermelo ná waterkrisis
MunicipalReservoirvlakke herstel, maar inwoners kla oor vuil water en lae druk in Ermelo.
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Wateronderbrekings tref verskeie dele van Ermelo hard
MunicipalWatertenkers is ontplooi, maar inwoners sê die voortdurende onsekerheid oor watertoevoer is onaanvaarbaar.
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Watt’s going wrong in Ermelo: power and water complaints pour in
MunicipalOver 1 200 complaints reveal recurring service failures affecting households, prompting formal municipal response and planned interventions.
