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Service Delivery

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened
Opinion
/ 15 September 2024

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened

South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy

By Ursula van Beek
ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

ANC may sink ActionSA bid to take Tshwane

ActionSA has promised positions to the ANC and EFF but the former ruling party is cautious of the city’s poor finances and service delivery failures

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government
Government News
/ 2 September 2024

Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government

The civil society group said the bills were probably being written by legislators with ‘self interest and expediency’ in mind

By MG Reporter
Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23
Politics
/ 27 August 2024

Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23

Tsakani Maluleke’s latest report shows the pace of improvement in the financial management of municipalities has been slow, hurting service delivery

By Mandisa Nyathi
Public urged to comment on General Municipal Bill, which could extend timeline for fixing irregular appointments
Thought Leader
/ 26 August 2024

Public urged to comment on General Municipal Bill, which could extend timeline for fixing irregular appointments

The Bill, open for comment until 31 August, proposes an extension of the timeframe within which irregular appointments must be rectified

By FW de Klerk Foundation
Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

Ramaphosa says R44 million spent on imbizos ‘is money well spent’

The president said it was essential to meet people and address problems with the delivery of service

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA’s Francois Rodgers advocates for strict compliance, clean audits in KZN treasury budget vote
Government News
/ 14 August 2024

DA’s Francois Rodgers advocates for strict compliance, clean audits in KZN treasury budget vote

Rodgers, the new finance MEC, said he would cut subsistence and travel by 25%. In the last financial year, under the ANC, R1 billion was spent on S&T

By Des Erasmus
ANC to deploy NEC members to local government to boost dwindling support
Politics
/ 5 August 2024

ANC to deploy NEC members to local government to boost dwindling support

The party is establishing a task team led by Minister Parks Tau, a former mayor of Johannesbur, to tackle service delivery issues

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mokonyane: Last-minute initiatives like Nasi Ispan were behind ANC’s electoral decline
Politics
/ 2 August 2024

Mokonyane: Last-minute initiatives like Nasi Ispan were behind ANC’s electoral decline

The party’s first deputy secretary general said such interventions should be initiated ‘four years and nine months before the next elections’

By Mandisa Nyathi
Cabinet ministers can’t fire directors general, says Public Service Commission
National
/ 8 July 2024

Cabinet ministers can’t fire directors general, says Public Service Commission

Civil servants need to be ‘insulated’ from politics and allowed to do their work

By Paddy Harper
Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
Politics
/ 23 June 2024

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

By Khaya Koko
Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery
Politics
/ 18 June 2024

Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery

The Inkatha Freedom Party, ANC, Democratic Alliance and National Freedom Party are represented in the provincial cabinet

By Paddy Harper
Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored
Opinion
/ 12 June 2024

Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored

In forming a new government, the ANC needs to ensure its partners can improve governance and service delivery

By Mokheseng Moema
‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’
National
/ 10 June 2024

‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’

Senior staff were allegedly told ahead of the elections ‘to cough up R5  million or resign’

By Lyse Comins
Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA and other small parties take off in 2024 election
Politics
/ 3 June 2024

Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA and other small parties take off in 2024 election

Among the PA’s manifesto promises is to put God back into schools. It is now looking to 2026 to win local government seats

By Lyse Comins
Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation
National
/ 24 May 2024

Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation

They have also urged the government to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors and dissolve the troubled municipality

By Lyse Comins
Buffalo City residents turn their backs on ANC over municipal failings
Politics
/ 13 May 2024

Buffalo City residents turn their backs on ANC over municipal failings

Irate community members say they will boycott the May 29 elections because of housing and infrastructure failures

By Khaya Koko
How to boost municipal performance
Opinion
/ 14 March 2024

How to boost municipal performance

Local-level service delivery could be improved by the implementation of integrated development plans

By Stuart Morrison
Victory for financial sector learners as certificates issued after months of delays
Partner Content
/ 22 February 2024

Victory for financial sector learners as certificates issued after months of delays

The Graduate Institute of Financial Science is fighting back against shoddy service delivery

By Partner Content
Improve service delivery and votes will follow
Opinion
/ 22 January 2024

Improve service delivery and votes will follow

The smart politician will focus all efforts on building a capable state

By Rudi Kimmie
Technology in SA – who will ignite the flame of transformation?
Opinion
/ 13 July 2023

Technology in SA – who will ignite the flame of transformation?

It is time for government departments to embrace digital transformation and benefit from the limitless opportunities that the fourth industrial revolution brings

By Andile Sokani
High Cape Town home prices prompt semigration sprawl
Business
/ 7 February 2023

High Cape Town home prices prompt semigration sprawl

With more people relocating to the coast, demand in the Mother City has sent prices soaring

By Sarah Smit
Data shows that service delivery protests will increase, intensify in 2023
National
/ 2 February 2023

Data shows that service delivery protests will increase, intensify in 2023

Electricity was the biggest cause and driver of service delivery protests in 2022

By Eunice Masson
Roadmap to get public services and infrastructure back on track
Opinion
/ 19 January 2023

Roadmap to get public services and infrastructure back on track

As SA’s democracy heads towards 30 years, we need to critically assess what needs to be done differently to become Madiba’s miracle nation

By Subesh Pillay
Editorial: Mini-budget makes big promises
Editorial
/ 28 October 2022

Editorial: Mini-budget makes big promises

A healthier public purse could signal better days ahead, but a lot remains to be seen

By Editorial
Ramaphosa calls for end to infighting in local governments
Politics
/ 28 September 2022

Ramaphosa calls for end to infighting in local governments

President tells summit the challenges are clear and local government must do what needs to be done as service delivery falters

By Eunice Masson
Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst
National
/ 23 September 2022

Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst

A total blackout is unlikely, but South Africa’s municipalities say they won’t be caught off guard

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Politicians should fear more unrest
Editorial
/ 4 August 2022

Politicians should fear more unrest

The July 2021 unrest was shocking and many have since warned that those tensions could be easily reignited

By Editorial
Manage assets better to fix municipal governance
National
/ 7 April 2022

Manage assets better to fix municipal governance

Maintaining infrastructure is key to economic development and improved service delivery by local government

By Chrissy Dube
Can citizens help themselves, or do they need the government to play God?
Africa
/ 28 March 2022

Can citizens help themselves, or do they need the government to play God?

For liberals the world over, we believe in limited government, but the question remains: are we, as Africans, still too dependent on government?

By Rejoice Ngwenya
Failing local government systems: Alexandra’s perpetual affliction
National
/ 16 March 2022

Failing local government systems: Alexandra’s perpetual affliction

To turn the tide against malfunction in the public service, a radical shift towards habits that initiate a culture of care and interrelatedness is needed

By Philile Ntuli
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