Municipal
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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…
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KwaDukuza improves Cogta scorecard
MunicipalBut issues remain relating to vacancies in the corporate services department, gender inequality at director level, service delivery concerns on…
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Soaring losses force KwaDukuza municipality to cough up
MunicipalWith energy losses of more than R162-million at the end of January, KDM has to purchase more electricity than was…
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ANC takes back Maphumulo after vote of no confidence in IFP
MunicipalZibuyisile Khuzwayo-Dlamini of the ANC elected as the new mayor.
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Maphumulo a test for national coalitions
MunicipalSince the opposition ANC first submitted the motion against the mayor and speaker last October, national party allegiances have changed,…
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Water losses and debt collection trouble for iLembe, Auditor General reports
MunicipalWater losses of R106-million were recorded in the financial year.
