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23 Oct · 10:56 Community
Ramaphosa Targets Political Hiring as Municipal Reforms Begin

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that politicised municipal appointments opened the door to corruption and weak accountability, calling for competence to determine who runs local administrations.

by Staff Writer · National
13 Oct · 15:58 Community
Pikitup’s R85m rental bill leaves Joburg bins waiting

Johannesburg’s waste collection problems are exposing the cost of Pikitup’s dependence on hired vehicles, with a reported rental bill of approximately R85 million a month alongside recurring collection…

by Staff Writer · Gauteng