Municipal
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KwaDukuza Municipality appoints first female executive director
MunicipalPamela Mntaka arrives with a wealth of municipal experience, most recently serving as the executive director for Corporate Services in…
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eThekwini denies diverting Tongaat water funds for R22-million statue purchase
MunicipalThe community has expressed anger over this news, especially considering Tongaat's ongoing water shortages and the need for upgrades to…
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KwaDukuza powers Etete and Groutville with new R71-million power sub-station
MunicipalThe funding for the project came from both National Treasury, which allocated R26-million, and the KwaDukuza council, which contributed an…
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KwaDukuza budget changes not enough to ease burden on cash-strapped residents, say opposition parties
MunicipalWhile the budget was passed, some opposition councillors believe it will worsen the financial situation of many residents.
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Tender oversight requested after anonymous letter alleges irregularities at KwaDukuza Municipality
MunicipalMayor Lindile Nhaca confident all correct processes had been followed in approving the municipality's tender panel.
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Heated debates over KwaDukuza draft budget
MunicipalRatepayers called for the proposed budget to be reviewed, saying it was not pro-poor as the mayor previously indicated.
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KwaDukuza public purse looted of more than R1.3-million
MunicipalIn addition to the cases referred to in the report, an investigation into a breach of internal controls around payment…
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KwaDukuza to undertake over 400 projects with R1.2bn flood repair funding within the next 12 months
MunicipalMayor Lindile Nhaca promised robust oversight of the repair programmes, including regular audits, tender and work steering committees, and regular…
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iLembe proposes significantly higher than inflation rates increase for 2023/24 budget
MunicipalThe proposed 9.5% rates increase has largely been driven by water tariff increases imposed on the iLembe District Municipality by…
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R1.2-billion in flood repair funding for KwaDukuza municipality
MunicipalGrant funds come by way of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), to which the municipality submitted a proposal following…
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Steep rates hikes proposed for cash-strapped KwaDukuza residents
MunicipalThe budget presented in council was only a draft and residents can submit comment until the end of April.
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iLembe criticised for collection shortfall
MunicipalWhile welcoming the projected increases, councillors queried the accuracy of the projected interest figures and raised concerns about the actual…
