... The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes recent public commentary and protest action relating to employment equity, labour legislation, and municipal recruitment practices. The Municipality wishes to state unequivocally that all employment and recruitment processes are governed by the Constitution of South Africa, the Employment Equity Act, the Labour Relations Act, collective agreements, applicable regulations issued by the Department of Employment ...

... THE Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa has delivered a landmark judgment affirming the rights of political parties in the appointment of members to municipal executive committees. This decision emerged from the contentious case involving the Umdoni Local Municipality (the municipality), where the SCA upheld the legal standing of Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor Shamila Sookhraj's appointment, amidst challenges ...

... and financial misconduct. Furthermore, the municipality is alleged to have paid R3 016 619 in rental costs while the building sat empty. These payments reportedly continued despite the building being uninhabitable due to delays in structural modifications. An internal email dated 11 October 2025 indicated that the Auditor-General of South Africa had already disputed the procurement deviation, stating the circumstances ...

... the company if a contract of this length and scope is entered into," added Moolman. Moolman also raised several unanswered questions, including whether the contract followed a competitive, supply chain-compliant bidding process, and whether the supplier holds the necessary licence from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Freedom Front Plus caucus leader in the JB Marks Municipality, Matthys ...

... Time is running out for the eThekwini Municipality to respond to Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson's request for a council resolution to investigate, implement a corrective action plan, and institute disciplinary and criminal proceedings following the Auditor-General of South Africa's (AG) findings on material irregularity identified in the municipality's administration of the Expanded Public Works Programme ...

... of improved institutional capacity. The municipality further received recognition as the best-performing municipality in Limpopo in support of the property sector from the South African Property Owners Association. It also earned national recognition as the cleanest municipality in South Africa and secured top honours in the Greenest Municipality competition in Limpopo. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh ...

... The Lekwa Local Municipality extends an invitation to businesses, farmers and forums to attend a public participation meeting with regard to the proposed 2026/2027 electricity tariffs. As outlined in the public notice, the revised tariffs now approved by the National Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) are open for engagement, and stakeholder input remains an important part of the consultation process. ...

... George Municipality is proud to announce that it has been ranked the second-best performing Water Services Authority (WSA) for Wastewater Services in South Africa in the 2025 Green Drop National Report, achieving an overall score of 84%. The Municipality also received an official award in recognition of this achievement. On stage at the event are local officials from George Municipality, ...

... 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 ...

... The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notes recent public commentary and protest action relating to employment equity, labour legislation, and municipal recruitment practices. The Municipality wishes to state unequivocally that all employment and recruitment processes are governed by the Constitution of South Africa, the Employment Equity Act, the Labour Relations Act, collective agreements, applicable regulations issued by the Department of Employment ...

... their MTN8 win. "The City welcomes the media and the public to join in a historic celebration as Durban honors their newly crowned Nedbank Cup champions, Durban City Football Club," stated the eThekwini Municipality. "Following their monumental win in one of South Africa's premier football tournaments, the champions will parade through the streets of Durban on Wednesday, 13 May, starting ...

... stability, grave integrity, environmental compliance and occupational safety requirements. The municipality reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all burial activities are conducted in a safe, dignified and respectful manner, and in line with health and environmental standards. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Environment South Africa ...

... Municipality on latest audit outcomes and SIU investigations. Committee Room M514, Marks Building, 09:30 - 13:00 Standing Committee on Finance: Briefing by National Treasury on their APP and Strategic Plan. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 - 12:00 Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation: Budget Review 2026: Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans by the Academy of Sciences of South Africa ...

... the opportunities and threats facing the tourism sector from both African and global perspectives. Tourism is a critical driver of investment and job creation for the eThekwini Municipality, the rest of the province, and South Africa," the Presidency said. The Presidency emphasised that tourism remains a key economic driver for South Africa, contributing significantly to job creation, investment attraction and ...

... assessing why all municipalities except the DA-led Midvaal are in a state of collapse, the Premier blames the DA. For 14 years, Midvaal has received clean audits, consistent service delivery, and economic growth. The Auditor General and Statistics South Africa have, on numerous occasions, indicated that this municipality is the best-run in Gauteng. The DA Gauteng's critique of the PCF ...

... A mother and her newborn, who were trapped by floodwaters, have been rescued, thanks to heroes who helped deliver her baby and bring them both to safety. Western Cape, South Africa (11 May 2026) - Last Friday, the Garden Route District Municipality reported that a mother and her newborn had been airlifted to safety by an AMS SA Red Cross ...

... clean-up operations following days of flooding, infrastructure collapse, road closures, and power outages. Authorities did not immediately provide updated casualty figures. In Western Cape province, the Garden Route District Municipality said that several areas remained isolated while some communities were still without electricity. "At this stage, many people remain cut off in affected areas," it said. "Humanitarian relief teams continue ...

... confirmation that the Hawks are investigating several City of Ekurhuleni officials for their alleged role in the theft of approximately R2 billion, reportedly siphoned through the manipulation of the municipality's IT and billing systems. In response to these developments, the DA will be writing to the President to formally request the proclamation of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into ...

... company continued operating the SOLAR environment with minimal oversight from the municipality itself. While investigators stopped short of directly accusing BCX staff of participating in the fraud, the report did find that the company's systems and access controls created the conditions in which criminals could operate freely and cover their tracks. The investigation has also taken a dark turn following ...