Municipal
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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.
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KwaDukuza municipality’s electricity losses escalate
MunicipalThe mid-year losses equate to more than 26% of the electricity purchased by KDM. The national average is between 8…
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No consequences for underperforming KDM management
Municipal"There is excellent consequence management at low levels, but at the level of senior management this falls away." - KwaDukuza…
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New iLembe municipal manager welcomed
MunicipalSazi Mbhele has considerable experience in the municipal sphere, having previously served as a performance management systems officer, human resources…
