Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) National Conference by addressing local government leaders about the opportunity and responsibility it has to transform communities. “You are our leaders...
South Africa will only curb service delivery protests when municipal officials face serious consequences for poor performance. This is according to the South African Local Government Association, SALGA. The association is hosting a two-day National...
The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has been announced as a winner of the prestigious C40 Cities Award for its leadership in tackling climate change. The city was among 10 global cities announced as winners at the 3rd Annual C40 Cities Awards held in...
It was with the powerful phrase in mind: “What if the only way to predict the future is to design it,” that Jeff Robinson, Aurecon’s Sustainable Buildings Group Leader, presented at the Green Building Council South Africa’s annual convention as one...
The South African Local Government Association (Salga), a representative of 278 municipalities in the country, says it takes pride in the progress and positive trends that are reflected in the Municipal Audit Outcomes report. The report by the...
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) concluded its three-day 2015 National Members Assembly (NMA) with a commitment to support the Back to Basics programme. This year’s NMA coincided with South Africa celebrating 15 years of...
President Jacob Zuma has applauded municipalities that are going the extra mile to serve communities more effectively. Addressing the South African Local Government Association (Salga) Members Assembly in Midrand on Tuesday, President Zuma said...
The implantation of a universal electricity tariff system to cut debt owed by municipalities to Eskom is being considered by the utility and the South African Local Government Association (Salga). The system, if implemented, is expected to bolster...
Recent reports from the City of Johannesburg have revealed that the fast expanse of the city will not be able to hide its several landfill sites by as little as nine years from now. The shortage of space is so severe that the South African Local...
