Municipal
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KDM budget cuts rebates, raises tariffs – ratepayers to pay more
MunicipalRatepayers should expect a 7.3% increase in refuse removal tariffs and an electricity hike of between 5% and 10.7%, subject…
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iLembe district approves 13% water tariff hike
MunicipalThe Democratic Alliance (DA) and ActionSA both rejected the budget, criticising the tariff increase and lack of infrastructure investment.
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iLembe district under fire for silence amid worsening water woes
MunicipalDA iLembe constituency head Sakhile Mngadi said a formal request has now been submitted to Cogta Portfolio Committee Chairperson Marlaine…
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KwaDukuza’s southern electricity crisis eases, but future funding remains uncertain
MunicipalTwo hundred metres of waterlogged cable feeding the Imbonini substation has been replaced and connected.
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Outcry after eleventh hour postponement of mayoral imbizos
MunicipalScheduled imbizos in Shakaskraal, Shayamoya and Nkobongo were postponed with little warning last week.
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Nersa audit into KDM electrical grid gets underway
MunicipalThe audit was requested by Docrra and will investigate whether KDM is meeting technical standards and service quality.
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KwaDukuza waste collection resumes, lifeguards return after strike
MunicipalWaste collection teams will work throughout the weekend to catch up on missed services and restore normal operations.
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No lifeguards, no refuse collection as KwaDukuza strike disrupts services
MunicipalThe work stoppage is part of a broader protest demanding the long-delayed implementation of a 2022 council resolution to align…
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KwaDukuza municipality employees to strike on Monday over salary complaints
MunicipalThe municipality says essential services will be unaffected.
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MK Party tightens grip in iLembe with another by-election victory
MunicipalANC loses key ground after corruption claims and councillor’s murder.
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KwaDukuza councillors demand progress on consequence management policy
MunicipalCouncillors feel as though their hands are tied by the slow uptake on management plans.
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Unpacking KwaDukuza budget red flags with the iLembe Chamber
MunicipalCapital investment targets and electricity shortfalls were highlighted as chief concerns.
