Municipal
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KwaDukuza municipality scores R1-million for winning cleanest town competition
MunicipalThe competition focus is on implementing the national waste management strategy, specifically relating to reducing, recycling and reusing waste materials.
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KDM cites bulk purchases and security costs as mid-year performance challenges, revenue drops R55-million
MunicipalAnother issue that was flagged by multiple councillors was the increase in security budget for the municipality. Security costs include…
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Millions lost in KDM electricity revenue crisis
MunicipalWhen the initial budget was in its approval stage, the municipality estimated 11 000 prepaid meters had been "illegally connected,…
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The difference between local and district councillors
MunicipalThe ambit of district councillors is completely different from that of local ward and proportional representation councillors.
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KDM helps local students with university registration fees
MunicipalOf the 120 students who applied, 69 were selected, of whom 45 were new applicants and 24 returning students.
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Water losses continue to plague iLembe Municipality
MunicipalR111.71-million in material water losses were incurred, which equates to 48.87% of all bulk water purchases
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New iLembe executive committee rolls out essential projects
MunicipalWith the municipality's overall debt at R536 772 925 in December, one of the corrective measures involves improving the water…
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Opposition parties feel cold shoulder in KwaDukuza council
MunicipalBut when the 5 nominees were all members of the African National Congress (ANC) opposition parties cried foul.
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ActionSA objects to KwaDukuza municipal manager’s 3 month contract extension
MunicipalMkhize refuted the claim that the previous council decided on a contract extension 4 months ago, or that anything untoward…
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Consequence management highlighted in KDM unqualified audit report
MunicipalAs in the previous year, concerns were flagged on irregular expenditure, which totaled R68.75-million in 2020/2021, down from R155.53 million…
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Energy losses continue to plague KwaDukuza
MunicipalIn 2019/2020, the municipality lost R152-million (21%) of energy, which increased to R181-million (23%) in 2020/2021. In the 6 months…
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Revenue under-collection raises red flag at KwaDukuza municipality
MunicipalTabled at council last week, concerns were raised about the under-collection of revenue reaching alarming proportions.
