Finally, errant municipal officials must pay back the money
Another day, another story of dodgy government contracts. Local government contracts, to be more specific. The scene is Nelson Mandela Bay, 2014. As court…
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Joburg’s leadership drought leaves taps dry
Watersplaining. Back-slapping. And stating the obvious. That’s much of the media release coming out of Sunday’s meeting about Joburg’s “water challenges”. Or, as it’s…
How the Joburg Property Company went rogue
The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) is the Wild West of governance in the city. Which is saying something, given the dumpster fires that are…
The nine lives of the utterly inept Kabelo Gwamanda
Let it not be said that, in South Africa, second chances aren’t abundant. Just look at our politicians: they’ve made an art out of failing…
Mashaba on toxic marriages, and working with a ‘criminal enterprise’
ActionSA has kicked the DA in Tshwane to the curb in favour of the ANC – a party that ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba swore…
Joburg heads for ‘Day Zero’
You’d be forgiven for thinking Joburg Water is staffed by three gents in a jalopy. The absence of the utility’s presence on the streets…
Lesufi’s legacy: half-built schools and hospitals
You may have missed it, but Gauteng had a new premier last week. Before you get too excited, it’s not a regular thing; agriculture…
Post-shedding: Does the post office have a future?
Boom. That’s the sound of another parastatal imploding. This time, it’s the post office, which earlier this month said it would need R3.8bn from…
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