Local government

Nigel pensioners unable to pay municipal arrears

Alra Park pensioners want indigent relief and debt cancellation

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Brief | 3 February 2026

“Gangster” municipality fails to pay pension fund contributions

Ditsobotla Local Municipality has been under national administration since September

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Brief | 2 February 2026

Upgrades to Polokwane taxi rank delayed for months

Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026

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Brief | 28 January 2026

Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week

The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April

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News | 26 January 2026

How informal businesses are reduced to rubble

The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally

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Analysis | 23 January 2026

Workers protest for beefed up security at depot

Union says a spate of break-ins and theft at Cuyler depot in Kariega have cost of over R5-million

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Brief | 22 January 2026

Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity

Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt

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News | 22 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving this village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

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News | 19 January 2026

Elections 2026: ANC is bleeding seats in this failing Northern Cape municipality

Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess

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Feature | 15 January 2026