Municipal
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Shack numbers surge in Shaka’s Head illegal settlement, delaying court battle
MunicipalThe municipality will return to court on May 26 to seek an updated eviction order for the additional illegal settlers.
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Three investigations launched into alleged corruption at KwaDukuza Municipality
MunicipalCogta and Nersa have joined the SIU in investigating alleged service delivery failures.
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No timeline on air conditioner repair at Ballito licensing offices
MunicipalThe offices have been forced to close early in hot weather for over a month.
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Councillors challenge R9-million in spending on KwaDukuza town regeneration, alleging a lack of oversight
MunicipalWhile agreeing with the need for revival, councillors say some municipal processes were not followed.
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KDM’s electricity budget in R700-million freefall
MunicipalFrom enjoying a surplus five years ago, the municipality now expects to lose over R400-million of its electricity this year.
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Electricity task team races to stabilise KwaDukuza’s southern grid
MunicipalPersistent blackouts force urgent repairs and intervention as residents push for government action.
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Special Investigating Unit arrives in KwaDukuza ahead of tender probe
MunicipalInvestigating teams have met with municipal officials and will soon start evidence collection.
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KwaDukuza Municipality wins interim order against banks withholding embezzled millions
MunicipalFirst National Bank and Capitec have until June 6 to oppose the interim order.
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High court action looms as KDM chases missing millions
MunicipalInternal controls under fire as KDM hunts R7-Million in fraud scandal.
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Silence on missing millions at KDM, after R35.7-million in fraudulent transfers in January
MunicipalThere has been no further public comment on the issue since KDM acknowledged it had happened last week.
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KwaDukuza Municipality investigating R35.75-million in fraudulent payments
MunicipalThe money was transferred in two batch payments over just 45 minutes last week.
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Another unqualified audit for KDM, but more accountability needed, say ratepayers
MunicipalOpposition councillors and ratepayer organisations say action needs to be taken to improve municipal service delivery.
