Local government
Gauteng community’s taps run dry as municipality battles R1.4-billion water debt
The taps in Kokosi, Fochville near Carletonville have been dry for a month after Rand Water implemented water reduction measures against Merafong municipality
Brief | 18 September 2025
Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike
South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services
News | 16 September 2025
Protesters charged with public violence to appear in court
Six arrested during the protest on Voortrekker Road in Cape Town on Monday
Brief | 16 September 2025
Mondlo township quiet after minister’s visit
Last week residents burnt down their municipal offices
Brief | 16 September 2025
Limpopo villagers demand ANC councillor be removed
Residents of Relela village outside Tzaneen blocked roads during two days of protests
Brief | 15 September 2025
Hundreds march to demand permanent jobs with City of Ekurhuleni
Contract workers say a council decision to stop outsourcing services has not been implemented
Brief | 12 September 2025
Rubbish piles up in KwaMashu as waste workers dispute salary cuts
Workers salaries have more than halved this year
Brief | 11 September 2025
Municipal buildings torched as electricity protest descends into chaos
Residents of Mondlo township want an end to load reduction implemented by Abaqulusi Municipality
Brief | 11 September 2025
Grannies help repair roads neglected by municipality
Roads in Metsi-Matsho village in Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality have not been fixed for decades
By Tladi Moloi
Brief | 3 September 2025