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Municipalities Have Lost Their Way
Municipalities: Lost in the Maze of Rising Costs and Failing Services The once-promising vision of municipalities as catalysts for social upliftment, conceived in 1998, has been all but forgotten. Today, they are more concerned with self-preservation and inflated budgets than serving their constituents. Ratepayers are bearing the brunt of this mismanagement, as municipalities relentlessly increase…
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Ndlambe Municipality: Auditor General Flags Self-Dealing Concerns
Mayor Ncamiso and other officials reported with conflicts of interest The Auditor General’s reports for Ndlambe Municipality are available on the National Treasury website (see Section 07). While the latest report (2022/23) is missing, the 2021/22 report reveals serious concerns. Among the issues highlighted, self-dealing is particularly alarming. This occurs when officials benefit personally from…
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Eskom’s Proposed Price Hike: A Breakdown
Eskom’s proposed 36% price increase for FY2026 is primarily driven by: Other factors contributing to Eskom’s financial woes include: While Eskom is working to address these issues, the steep price increase is likely to have a significant impact on consumers and businesses. If approved by NERSA, this 36% price increase would show up as a…
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Ndlambe rates and tariffs calculators
The Ndlambe municipality rates and tariffs calculators can be accessed using the link With these calculators you can easily see what the charges on your municipal bill for the 2024/2025 financial year will be. Using the calculator from the previous year makes it easy to do comparisons with last year’s bill For purposes of illustration…
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Oversight and Accountability in Municipal Governance
To ensure effective accountability and oversight, there must be a clear separation of powers between the municipality’s legislative body (council, mayor, executive committee) and its administrative functions. Overlapping or duplicating responsibilities can weaken oversight mechanisms. Roles and Responsibilities: The key relationships and responsibilities are shown in the figure and table below. Conclusion: By maintaining a…