Local government

More than R200-million spent on unused sports stadiums by Limpopo municipalities

We know of at least eight stadiums that are currently serving no purpose

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Charts | 28 November 2025

“Sink hole” families to be moved

Dozens of Khayelitsha families have been living above a collapsing sewer pipe

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News | 26 November 2025

R22-million Limpopo sports complex stands unused

Makhuvha Sports Complex outside Thohoyandou has been left to ruin

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Brief | 24 November 2025

Inner city Cape Town: no room for locals

Short-term letting through various platforms, including Airbnb, locks up 70% of residential units in the central city

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Analysis | 18 November 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay reopens bridges damaged during 2024 floods

At a cost of R89-million, the Matanzima and Nomakhwezana bridges in KwaNobuhle reopened with a ceremony attended by about 200 residents

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Brief | 7 November 2025

Dispute over City of Cape Town’s plan for Noordhoek valley

Plan to relocate Masiphumelele families sparks concerns among residents of smallholdings

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News | 5 November 2025

Soccer field offers hope to Johannesburg’s children

Field of Dreams project aims to counter the neglect of the city’s public parks

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News | 3 November 2025

Child drowned at construction site abandoned by City of Ekurhuleni

Department of Environmental Affairs says it may refer the matter for criminal prosecution

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Brief | 31 October 2025

City of Cape Town contractors mess up

Rubbish piles up as City dumps cleaning companies which don’t meet obligations

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Brief | 29 October 2025

KZN municipality battles skills shortage as water infrastructure collapses

Stalled water projects mean conditional grants cannot be released

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Brief | 21 October 2025

Zoning problem forces Cape Town school to close

Parents with children at Otters’ Creek Junior are scrambling to find space at other special needs schools

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News | 17 October 2025

Limpopo stadium project soaks up time and money

“Why are you investigating our stadium?” asks spokesperson

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Brief | 16 October 2025

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay

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News | 7 October 2025

Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City

SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing

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Brief | 23 September 2025

Community takes action to fix Randburg

The idea is for every business to take care of its immediate surroundings.

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News | 19 September 2025