The latest Green, Blue and No Drop reports show widespread deterioration of water and sanitation infrastructure. Nearly half of wastewater systems are critical, drinking water improvements are marginal and non-revenue water losses remain high in multiple provinces, highlighting urgent need for municipal investment and reform
Public budgets are unlikely to expand at the pace required to meet the escalating risks. A larger share of long-term capital will therefore need to come from private sources
The president said senior officials in municipalities would be appointed through an independent process free from political interference
The probe was conducted by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit
The alleged victim has had to be hospitalised and receive trauma counselling several times over the ordeal, internal sources said
The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said
Everyone remembers April 2022, when torrential rains pummelled KwaZulu-Natal and floodwaters ravaged homes, roads and factories. Lives were lost, families were displaced and infrastructure was destroyed. And although every part of the province bore the weight of that disaster, one story in particular has found its way into court. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), has […]
South Africa’s metros can be improved when this information is made publicly available
eThekwini metro is pulling out all the stops to make the Durban area once again attractive for business and leisure
The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink
The public works minister visited several notorious structures across the city, as well as the Durban magistrate’s court, which requires a major upgrade
Most of the derelict, hijacked and dangerous buildings are privately owned, according to eThekwini metro
The Jacob Zuma-backed party will be facing off in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, which is trying to have it deregistered 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
South Africa’s service delivery woes have attracted all manner of violence. As water becomes more scarce, things will get worse
A severe storm system left a trail of destruction in eThekwini, KwaDukuza and Ndwedwe
More than 200 tenants of Jay Singh housing programme flats are being kicked out every month
