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Inequality in Ndlambe Municipality
South Africa’s constitution guarantees equality for all, and it is the responsibility of every citizen to highlight instances where this principle is violated. A fundamental tenet of any society is that everyone contributes their fair share. An examination of Ndlambe Municipality’s revenue collection practices reveals a significant disparity. Wards 1 to 9 have an average…
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South African Municipalities’ Reliance on Financial Consultants
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Ndlambe Electricity Losses Q1-Q3 2023/24
Ndlambe published the 3 tables shown below for Alexandria, Port Alfred, and the Overall electricity losses for Q1-Q3 2023/24 These data were presented to an unquestioning council with erroneous conclusions and create a misleading impression. The data for Alexandria is clearly wrong. How can 33% more electricity be sold than was purchased? Even worse how…
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Ndlambe: Kenton and Bushmans Water Supply
Amatola Water Board Bushmans Reverse Osmosis Plant: Transfer Proposed The Amatola Water Board (AWB) has failed to meet the essential minimum water requirements of 3.5 megaliters (ML) per 24 hours in Ward 3 and Ward 4 of the Ndlambe Municipality, consistently supplying only 1 ML1. This shortfall has necessitated the transfer of the Bushmans Reverse…
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Financial Situation of Water Boards
The financial situation of many South African water boards is dire, largely due to non-payment by municipalities, and some boards are at risk of bankruptcy. Here is a summary: Municipal debt to water boards has risen dramatically, reaching R22.36 billion by June 2024, a 151% increase from 2019. This debt threatens the stability of water…