insert_link South Africa Gauteng Legislature Calls for Stability and Swift Election Following Tshwane Mayor’s Removal The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has urged for stability in Tshwane following the removal of Mayor Cilliers Brink. Chairperson Mzi Khumalo emphasized the need for a quick mayoral election to maintain smooth municipal operations and uninterrupted service delivery. Spokesperson Pfano Bulasigobo stated the committee will remain engaged to ensure a transparent process prioritizing residents' needs. todayOctober 1, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Uncertainty Surrounds ActionSA’s Position Ahead of No Confidence Vote Against Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC’s motion of no confidence against Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink will be on council's agenda this week, with the vote scheduled for today. Uncertainty remains about ActionSA’s stance, whether they will align with the ANC or stay with the DA-led coalition. Brink has stressed the importance of stable governance in the city: todayAugust 29, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers In South Africa, the EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers, with four already suspended. The party claims six white appointees from the Freedom Front Plus and DA have been placed in the metro police’s towing section. Mayor Cilliers Brink is criticised for allegedly favouring his business associates in tenders. During a council meeting, the EFF's, Obakeng Ramabodu said the DA-coalition is replacing […] todayJuly 26, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane’s mayoral committee member will today deliver the 2024/2025 financial year budget speech In South Africa, the City of Tshwane’s mayoral committee member for Finance, Jacqui Uys, will today deliver the 2024/2025 financial year budget speech. The metro faces various challenges including tight fiscal pressures, access to potable water, electricity, housing and high unemployment. Mayor Cilliers Brink says the budget is geared towards maintaining financial stability while improving basic service delivery: todayJune 4, 2024 79
insert_link South Africa Investigation Underway Following Mooikloof Substation Fire in South African City Of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink of the city of Tshwane in S.A has stated that technical teams are diligently investigating the root cause of the fire at the Mooikloof substation. Since Wednesday evening, portions of eastern Pretoria have experienced power outages due to a transformer fire at the substation, which caused a trip at the Nyala in-feed station. Affected areas include sections of Moreleta Park, Mooikloof, Pretoria East Hospital, Woodhill, and the […] todayApril 19, 2024 27