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Good examples: In Midvaal, the library was teeming with locals who had access to free wifi and computers provided by the municipality. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

In Midvaal, the evidence suggests the DA does govern better

Even the informal settlements have running water, uninterrupted electricity and their own toilets

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Mess: Comparisons are often drawn between Midvaal and the badly run Emfuleni municipality next door. Photos: Delwyn Verasamy

For Emfuleni residents, life is a daily grind of service delivery failures

The ANC-run municipality refuses to accept blame, accusing some residents of paying for DStv, servicing clothing accounts and drinking expensive alcohol instead of paying their rates

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Samson Mokoena. Photo by Thom Pierce

Tribute to Samson Mokoena: How a fearless community activist stared down one of South Africa’s biggest polluters

Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
South Africa’s largest steel maker has warned that without urgent government protection, it will be a matter of time before local production is no longer viable. (David Harrison/M&G)

Closure of steel operations a devastating blow, as 3500 jobs at risk

‘You cannot make conditions impossible to trade in and then be surprised when businesses fail’

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read