Municipal
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Thousands incorrectly registered, say councillors
Local newsThe DA, from years of data analysis, say scores of voters might be frustrated on election day if they don’t…
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Councillors and city administrators drawing swords as electoral duel approaches
Local newsWith elections looming, councillors across the board urge residents to register to vote in a critically important poll as service…
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It could take 2–3 months for pensioners’ rebates to reflect on bill
Local newsThose who applied at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre last month are reassured by the city that their applications are…
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Resident irate at city that is unable to provide him with a steady water supply
Local newsHow often do we get what we are still expected to pay for, really, it is outrageous, says Coenraad Rall.
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Reason for Linden pool dysfunction dismissed by ward councillor
Local newsNicole van Dyk says load-shedding cannot justify the municipal pool being closed for five months.
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City ropes in JMPD to find municipal bill defaulters
Local newsThe bold move has good intentions but ward councillors worry about practical implications.
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Pensioners assisted by city to apply for rebates
Local newsSavings on municipal accounts can be granted if certain conditions are met with the municipality encouraging the elderly to register.
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City Power’s massive TID smart meter upgrade project underway
Local newsThe benefits of the rollout if Ward 94 trials by Eskom are anything to go by spell good news for…
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Possible reasons your July CoJ municipal bill was higher than normal
Local newsFrom tariff increases to new property evaluations residents are paying more than expected.
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Decision looming on Fairland Pikitup dump site expansion
Local newsThe report investigating the expansion project was sent to Pikitup last month following a public consultative process and an environemtnal…
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Councillors angst due to growing but essential ‘call centre’ role as escalating city issues demands attention
Local newsThe political role of the councillor is currently lost in the flurry of residents' understandable, rising frustrations, says Ward 98…
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Few escaped the hardship that came with the Rand Water shutdown
Local newsEeufees Oord residents struggle to maintain themselves with filthy water from JoJo tanks and small businesses buckle as they are…
