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Tools of the trade: When the city manager took up his position, the electricity department had one bakkie to cover Qwaqwa. He has since equipped the municipality with the needed vehicles.

Prisoners, parolees and ghost workers on municipality payroll

Maluti-a-Phofung city manager Mzwakhe Mofokeng is on the warpath to stamp out rampant and entrenched corruption bringing the town to its knees

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Alternatives: As businesses and wealthier households increasingly turn to rooftop solar and private generation, municipalities are being left with shrinking revenue bases . Photo: File

SA’s municipal power supply goes downhill

As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
DA leader in Gauteng Solly Msimanga. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Msimanga: Moya a ribbon cutter who takes glory for DA’s work

The Democratic Alliance leader in Gauteng said most of the work the ActionSA mayor for Tshwane has been taking credit for was done by her predecessor, Cilliers Brink

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Chain of command: A motion of no confidence in mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has been filed and the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga says his party will support it. (City of Ekurhuleni)

EFF eyes Ekurhuleni mayoral seat

This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Ramokgopa says nuclear procurement will go ahead

The minister said the Democratic Alliance must understand that the new government is a single entity, not a federation This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Emsie Ferreira
1 min read
The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial state-owned enterprises such as Eskom should report to related ministries. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

As state debt grows, government eyes Eskom loan amendments

The treasury is looking to enforce strict conditions on the power utility, which is viewed as a major risk to the country’s economic outlook

  • Eyaaz
3 min read