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SIU Investigates Makana Local Municipality
Date: October 25, 2024 Subject: Overview of SIU Proclamation 207 of 2024 Purpose: This document summarizes the key points of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigations authorized by President Cyril Ramaphosa into the Makana Local Municipality. Proclamation 207: This proclamation empowers the SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in seven specific tenders awarded by…
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Municipalities’ Pension Crisis Deepens
A concerning trend has emerged in South African municipalities: a significant number are failing to adequately fund their employees’ pensions. As listed below, 172 municipalities and municipal entities have failed to reliably fund the pensions of municipal employees and counselors. Remarkably, 93 have been found to be negligent even in ensuring their own council members’…