... the daily reality within the JB Marks Local Municipality. It is imperative to note that this is not an isolated political and administrative challenge. It is a revealing case study of the political, management, and structural risks, threats, and weaknesses that are deeply embedded in South Africa's local government system, and the JB Marks Local Municipality is a clear example. ...

... WHEN eThekwini Municipality was given a 30-day ultimatum to enforce corrective measures in its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) or lose funding, Councillor Andre Beetge said it was a matter of chickens finally coming home to roost. Also read: eThekwini caught overcharging ratepayers This comes after the Auditor-General of South Africa's (AGSA) report flagged irregularities in the programme, which include ...

... reasonable measures to ensure water quality compliance. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, which obliges municipalities to ensure the provision of basic services and recognises the right of everyone to have access to sufficient water. In discharging these obligations, the Municipality has: Acted without delay upon detection of non-compliance. Implemented appropriate corrective and preventative measures. Maintained continuous ...

... Serious concerns have been raised about service delivery and financial management at AbaQulusi Local Municipality after the latest report by the Auditor-General of South Africa revealed that only about 30% of planned targets were achieved despite full budget expenditure. Incomplete projects and failing infrastructure Although the municipality received an unqualified audit opinion, the report highlights ongoing shortcomings in implementation, oversight ...

... Plant, and was further recognised as one of the Top 4 Municipalities for Wastewater Treatment in South Africa - a remarkable achievement that underscores the shared commitment of Veolia and Overstrand Municipality to service excellence and sustainable water management. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and partnership, Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, is helping to transform municipal service ...

... statistics released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) earlier this year. The report showed that residents of the Gamagara Local Municipality have the highest average taxable income in South Africa. The data shows that the municipality has 10,979 registered taxpayers with an average taxable income of R508,901 a year-working out to R42,408 per month. This places the small municipality ...

... Fake municipality claim rocks Tshwane as tender scandal deepens A bizarre twist has emerged in the growing Tshwane corruption saga: investigators are now examining how a non-existent municipality, allegedly called the Matthew Phosa municipality, surfaced in conversations linked to a major security tender. The name has no legal standing and does not appear anywhere in South Africa's official municipal system. ...

... discuss opportunities for investing within the West Coast District Municipality, please send a short message as introduction: [contact-form-7] Municipal investment profiling: A digital approach In 2023, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA introduced the "Investment Profile Template Guide for Municipalities in South Africa" to help municipalities present their investment potential. Research showed only 15% of South African municipalities had ...

... to step in when municipalities fail to fulfil their executive responsibilities. SIDEBAR - Constitutional framework for intervention South Africa's Constitution establishes three spheres of government - national, provincial and local, which must operate independently while cooperating with one another. However, the Constitution also recognises that intervention may be necessary when a municipality is unable to carry out its duties. Section ...

... public participation processes in South Africa that allow residents to influence municipal service-delivery priorities and spending before the new financial year begins. These consultations typically run between August and May, and final municipal budgets must be approved before the start of the municipal financial year on July 1. About the IDP and Budget Process The IDP is the municipality's five-year ...

... spectators alike. One of the most significant upgrades has taken place between turn 1 and turn 3, where the Knysna municipality has fully resurfaced the road. The once uneven section has now been transformed into a perfectly smooth racing surface. In the words of Sparky Bright, chair of the Motorsport South Africa events and circuit safety panel, who has been ...

... the daily reality within the JB Marks Local Municipality. It is imperative to note that this is not an isolated political and administrative challenge. It is a revealing case study of the political, management, and structural risks, threats, and weaknesses that are deeply embedded in South Africa's local government system, and the JB Marks Local Municipality is a clear example. ...

... Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality. Despite being a ward inside Johannesburg, the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported Ivory Park's crime statistics under Ekurhuleni, which included the neighbouring Thembisa and the East Rand. The latest quarterly SAPS crime statistics for the October-December 2025 period showed that Ivory Park police station recorded the 24 th highest community-reported serious crimes in South Africa. In ...

... A power dispute between the City of Tshwane and a major production facility has raised concerns about business stability, after one of South Africa's largest bakeries was temporarily disconnected over a disputed bill. The Albany Bakery in Waltloo, operated by Tiger Brands, had its electricity cut earlier this week after the municipality claimed it owed more than R1 million in ...

... better, then, to build more homes. Partly, Hill-Lewis has done this through more state-subsidised homes-traditionally called'RDP' houses, but since renamed to BNG ('Breaking New Ground'). Under Hill-Lewis, Cape Town has built more of these homes than any other municipality in South Africa. Even so, the City acknowledges that this is far too few to reduce the backlog-30,000 new homes ...

... as a whole - from tourism growth and job creation to putting this destination on the global map." Project Lead for Club Med South Africa, Chris du Toit, emphasised the teamwork needed for a project of this scale. "This has been a truly collaborative journey. From the early design stages, the municipality consistently worked alongside us, engaging regularly to ensure ...

... The City of Ekurhuleni recognised a material loss of R2.7 billion due to an impairment on traffic fines in the 2024/25 financial year. This marks one of several signs of financial mismanagement in the municipality, which were recently identified by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). The city also recognised R3 billion in electricity losses and R42 million in irregular ...

... period. He noted that there were currently four active municipal investigations, with 15 already completed across the Free State province South Africa, North West province South Africa, Gauteng province South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal province South Africa. In the Free State, two active proclamations were under way at Masilonyana Municipality, while one has been completed at Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality. The SIU has ...

... pipeline with high pressure. With the new technology, we will not use clean drinkable water to clean a sewer line. This saves us on non-revenue water." Sandile Mahlaba from Microsoft South Africa regarded it as a winning solution. Mahlaba said he was assisting the municipality's engineers with the project. Ednick Msweli, the executive director for the Technical Services Department, reminded ...

... MP Veronica Mente said: Appointing a service provider over the phone - that's straight up criminal; it's not done, that's a criminal offence. That person should be behind bars. Mente said she believed there was collusion between the municipality's officials and the service provider. SIU acting boss Leonard Lekgetho said he fully agreed with Mente that this was pure criminality, ...