Articles for Seth Thorne
Meet the neighbourhood watch patrolling a river to stop pollution
The Roodekrans Neighbourhood Watch believes water needs to be protected as much as people and property
By Seth Thorne
News | 28 May 2026
Court dismisses municipality’s bid to block corruption report
The North West High Court has rejected Tswaing Local Municipality’s attempt to block the implementation of a report into maladministration
By Seth Thorne
News | 27 May 2026
Hundreds protest in Gauteng over government funding mess
NGOs call for an end to delayed payments, an overhaul of the payment process and transparency
By Seth Thorne
News | 22 May 2026
Human Rights Commission blasts “uncaring” Gauteng municipalities for water crisis
The commission said mismanagement, infrastructure neglect and systemic corruption to blame
By Seth Thorne
News | 22 May 2026
Gauteng water crisis in the spotlight at SAHRC inquiry
Auditor-General and civil society organisations made submissions on Tuesday
By Seth Thorne
News | 20 May 2026
Municipality goes to court to block corruption report
The North West municipality has ignored an MEC’s instruction to “initiate a process of revocation” of the appointment of three senior officials
By Seth Thorne
News | 13 May 2026
Mogale City pumping raw sewage into rivers in the Cradle of Humankind
All three of the municipality’s wastewater treatment works have collapsed to critical levels
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 May 2026
Joburg’s financial woes laid bare in scathing letter from finance minister Godongwana
Mayor Dada Morero insists there is “no cause for concern”
By Seth Thorne
News | 7 May 2026
Joburg mom faces bankruptcy over R2.9-million water bill
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution
By Seth Thorne
News | 29 April 2026