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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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United Democratic Movement Calls for Urgent Allocation of Funds to Aid Flood-Affected Homeless in Western Cape

The United Democratic Movement in the Western Cape is urging the National Disaster Management Centre to prioritize the allocation of funds to the provincial government. This assistance is crucial for thousands of individuals who have been left homeless due to floods. Bongani Maqungwana of the UDM emphasizes that residents of informal settlements, often neglected, are currently tasked with rebuilding their shelters independently. Maqungwana stresses the immediate release of funds to […]

todayApril 15, 2024 40

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S.A’s Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy

S.A Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy. She oversaw the actual switching-off of the e-tolls at the South African National Roads Agency’s Central Operations Centre in Gauteng yesterday evening. She also visited the gantries on the N1 South Buccleuch Interchange. There has been an outcry over motorists still being liable to pay their e-toll debts. Chikunga says determining the fate of outstanding […]

todayApril 12, 2024 34

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City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable

The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […]

todayApril 12, 2024 29

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Ratings Afrika’s recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa’s municipalities

Ratings Afrika's recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa's municipalities, attributing these challenges to weak governance. The report underscores the persistent issues surrounding financial sustainability, which in turn lead to inadequate service delivery for a significant portion of the population. The organisation's analyst Leon Claassen raised concerns about the potential for certain municipalities to become dysfunctional if these issues are not addressed effectively: […]

todayApril 12, 2024 16

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South African city of Ekurhuleni’s New Mayor Prioritizes Sustainable Basic Services

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the recently elected mayor of the South African city of Ekurhuleni, emphasizes that his primary focus is ensuring the consistent provision of essential services throughout the metro. He takes office as the fourth mayor in less than four years, succeeding Sivuyile Ngodwana of the African Independent Congress, who was ousted in a vote of no confidence last month. Xhakaza, representing the ANC, expresses confidence in his ability to […]

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South African Airports Bracing for Jet Fuel Crisis Amid Dispute

South African airports are facing the possibility of a jet fuel shortage as a result of a disagreement between the South African Revenue Service and petroleum companies. OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng, managed by the Airports Company South Africa, is particularly at risk with diminishing fuel stocks. The dispute revolves around handling procedures for dual-purpose kerosene, and the Natref refinery's temporary shutdown adds to concerns. ACSA and the South […]

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ANC’s Nkosindiphile Xhakaza Assumes Ekurhuleni Mayoral Position Amidst Council Delays

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, an ANC councillor, has secured the position of Ekurhuleni mayor in Gauteng, overcoming initial disruptions in the council meeting. Xhakaza's uncontested appointment swiftly resolved the leadership vacuum. The municipality has been embroiled in recent controversies surrounding financial statements, leading to clashes with the Auditor-General. Former mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana was ousted in a vote of no confidence, prompting Premier Payanza Lesufi to cite ongoing political disputes within the metro […]

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After the euphoria of Nelson Mandela’s election, what happened next? Podcast

    By Gemma Ware, The Conversation and Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation   It was a moment many South Africans never believed they’d live to see. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of a democratic South Africa, ending the deadly and brutal white minority apartheid regime. To mark 30 years since South Africa’s post-apartheid transition began, The Conversation Weekly podcast is running a special three-part podcast […]

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What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa? A new podcast series marks 30 years of post-apartheid democracy

    By Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation   When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in May 1994 as South Africa’s first democratically elected president, my country was brimming with optimism for its post-apartheid future. I was there and relieved at the prospect of an end to bloodshed. I had seen far too much violence and death in my five-year career as a journalist, covering the […]

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