# The DA in Gauteng has criticised the City of Johannesburg for slashing Joburg Water’s budget by 201-million-rand for the 2025/2026 financial year. The operational budget, which is used to provide day-to-day services to the residents, currently stands at 19.95-billion-rand, while the capital budget, which is used to fund long-term infrastructure projects, is 1.7-billion-rand. The DA’s […]
# Union federation Cosatu has welcomed Eskom’s positive winter outlook, where it projects no loadshedding for the winter season. The power utility says it has moved beyond short‑term recovery into a phase of stability and sustained energy security, ensuring that homes, businesses and industries remain powered through the peak winter months. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says […]
# The George Municipality in the Western Cape says its 2026 Integrated Development Plan and budget public participation process continues to gain strong momentum, with high levels of community engagement recorded this month. The engagements provide residents, ward committees and stakeholders an opportunity to contribute directly to municipal priorities, projects and budget allocations for the […]
# Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt following the murder of a senior police officer in New Brighton, Mthatha. A female police official was shot and wounded during the incident. Police spokesperson, Nobuntu Gantana, says according to preliminary investigations, a white VW Polo was seen parked a short distance from the scene about two […]
# City Power in Johannesburg has taken firm action against employees implicated in serious allegations lodged by a whistleblower. This relates to misconduct and extortion involving current and former contractors. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says Supply Chain Management manager, Thabang Mashishi, has been placed on precautionary suspension while general manager for Research and Development, Marvin Baepi, […]
# The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is calling on the provincial government and the George Municipality to address the concerns raised by taxi operators, e-hailing services, and scholar transport providers. The concerns include issues of fairness, access to economic opportunities, transparency in issuing permits, and an inclusive and competitive transport environment. GOOD’s Chantelle […]
# Union federation Cosatu says it remains deeply concerned and alarmed by the escalating debt owed by municipalities to Eskom. The power utility said in March that total municipal debt owed to it exceeds 110-billion-rand, and could reach 200-billion-rand by 2028. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the massive smart meter push for municipalities heavily indebted to […]
# The Department of Home Affairs says reports suggesting Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa are false. Officials met last week to receive a study report from a joint task team that was established to look at the development of a new migration model. The department’s spokesperson, […]
# The City of Tshwane says the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant has been temporarily shutdown. This follows recent thunderstorms and rain, which have significantly affected the raw water supply. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says high turbidity levels have exceeded the plant’s treatment capacity, making it difficult to process water to the required standard. He […]
