Articles for Seth Thorne

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Hundreds protest in Gauteng over government funding mess

NGOs call for an end to delayed payments, an overhaul of the payment process and transparency

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News | 22 May 2026

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Human Rights Commission blasts “uncaring” Gauteng municipalities for water crisis

The commission said mismanagement, infrastructure neglect and systemic corruption to blame

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News | 22 May 2026

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Gauteng water crisis in the spotlight at SAHRC inquiry

Auditor-General and civil society organisations made submissions on Tuesday

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News | 20 May 2026

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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

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News | 13 May 2026

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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

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News | 11 May 2026

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Joburg’s financial woes laid bare in scathing letter from finance minister Godongwana

Mayor Dada Morero insists there is “no cause for concern”

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News | 7 May 2026

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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

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News | 29 April 2026

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Tswaing mayor and council told to explain dodgy appointments

Investigation ordered by North West MEC finds “dangerously systemic” maladministration at the municipality

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News | 22 April 2026

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City of Joburg admits “little to show” decades after Slovo Park upgrade promises

“All we are asking for is dignity,” community development forum chair tells government

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Brief | 16 April 2026