Municipal
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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.
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Electricity losses at KDM could reach R500-million this financial year
MunicipalAt mid-year, the municipality was losing a record 28.43% of its purchased power.
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Special Investigating Unit to probe three KwaDukuza municipality tenders
MunicipalKwaDukuza municipality was last investigated for PPE tenders during Covid-19 but was later cleared of any improper conduct.
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Electricity blackouts in KwaDukuza spark outrage
MunicipalResidents and businesses have experienced disruptive power outages since December 9.
