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Political interference, corruption, skills shortages, supply chain inefficiencies and red tape are among the causes of the eThekwini municipality’s water and sanitation woes that have led to a breakdown of the water treatment infrastructure. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
COLESBERG REGIONAL COURT

Northern Cape municipality slapped with R10m fine for sewage pollution

Umsobomvu municipality pleads guilty, admits to receiving complaints from as far back as 2017

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Premier Zamani Saul. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / Masi Losi)
AMOS MPELA

Mayor and manager of Umsobomvu local municipality tag team in giving jobs to pals

An investigation into the Northern Cape municipality has uncovered multiple issues of alleged fraud, including nepotism and unauthorised salary hikes

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Khaya Koko
7 min read