# The Solidarity Movement is encouraging its members to exercise their democratic right to vote in Wednesday’s local government elections. Chairperson Flip Buys says voting remains an important part of bringing about change, and communities that succeed in mobilising voters are in a stronger position to influence their municipalities’ political direction. He points out average […]
# Activists and Citizens Forum says the power to bring change to municipalities lies in the hands of voters, who will have an opportunity to remove councillors accused of corruption and poor service delivery through the ballot box. It maintains corruption has contributed to the collapse of municipalities, leaving many communities without reliable basic services. […]
# Union federation COSATU has paid tribute to anti-apartheid activist, gay rights pioneer and feminist, Sheila Barsel, who passed away at the age of 82. She was a long-serving member of the SACP Central Committee, former member of the Politburo and former Secretary General of the National Union of South African Students, amongst other things. […]
# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa has called on South Africans to protect democracy and contribute to peaceful, free, fair and incident-free local government elections. Special voting is taking place today and tomorrow, with the majority of citizens expected to cast their ballots on Wednesday. The department’s spokesperson, Pearl Maseko-Binqose, says voting […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya says flushing and cleaning of the water supply system has begun as part of the final preparations to restore clean water to communities affected by the Bronkhorstspruit water treatment plant contamination crisis. This resulted in 833 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness. Moya says water is being pumped from the plant […]
# City Power has restored full electricity supply to all affected customers in Marshalltown, Selby West, Selby East and Selby Central, a day ahead of the targeted restoration time. The restoration follows repairs at the central substation after another flare-up last Thursday. City Power’s spokesperson Isaac Mangena says technical teams worked around the clock to […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water systems are showing signs of improvement, as efforts to stabilise and improve water infrastructure are beginning to yield positive results. Joburg Water has been throttling supplies at 12 reservoirs to support the recovery of some of the systems, which were under heavy demand pressure. Morero says teams remain […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has warned informal traders in Marabastad against individuals allegedly soliciting money in exchange for trading space at newly constructed stalls. Her office has received reports from concerned informal traders about unknown individuals demanding payment for stall allocations. Moya says the only acceptable payment was a fee charged by Tshwane officials […]
# The City of Tshwane says its water intervention plan is beginning to yield positive results, with a target of reducing water demand by 150 million litres a day. The plan aims to support reservoir recovery and improve water supply to communities affected by ongoing restrictions. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the measures are […]
