Local government
Historic Eastern Cape town hall which burned down a year ago still hasn’t been repaired
Komani town hall was built in 1882
News | 1 February 2024
Dunoon left without ward councillor after sudden ANC recall
Councillor Messie Makuwa says she is ready to fight in court
News | 30 January 2024
Protesters bring Louis Trichardt to a standstill for one hour
Hundreds march demanding better services from government
Brief | 23 January 2024
Protesters call for total shutdown of Makhado
March over municipality’s failure to provide services planned for Tuesday
Brief | 22 January 2024
Eastern Cape families who were promised houses have been given … toilets
Municipality and province disagree about housing list
News | 22 January 2024
Christmas will be just another day in Thembelihle, where toilets haven’t been emptied for four months
Johannesburg Water says “internal challenges” led to a shortage of trucks
Brief | 22 December 2023
Showdown looms between land occupiers and Eastern Cape municipality
Komani Protest Action interdicted from inciting “land grabbing” but vows to defy court order
News | 1 December 2023
Municipality’s head of good governance allegedly scored R3.5-million in tenders
The PR councillor will continue working at Matatiele Local Municipality while the Hawks and COGTA investigate
Brief | 27 November 2023
Millions poured into Eastern Cape sportsground but it’s still unfinished
After seven years, the project is under investigation
News | 21 November 2023