The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement that will assist in unlocking key infrastructure bottlenecks, particularly in the energy and freight transport sectors. In a statement on...
The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) welcomes the Free State High Court’s landmark ruling to dissolve the Ngwathe Local Municipality, citing persistent failures in governance, financial management and...
Extortion hinders economic growth and job creation, posing daily threats to residents’ safety and livelihoods. It robs people of opportunities and their dignity. This is according to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who was speaking during his...
As of 31 March 2025, total consumers debt owed to municipalities amounted to R416.1 billion when compared to R347.6 billion that was reported in the same period in 2023/24. This is according to a report released by National Treasury on local...
