Lunga Simelane

Johannesburg

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Joburg and Ekurhuleni metros present big budgets, but Auditor-General flags weak controls, audit risks | News24

1 week ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

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Johannesburg allocates R4.6bn to City Power in bid to stabilise grid and fight energy losses

1 week ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

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Ramaphosa: ‘We went to Washington to reset ties — and we succeeded’, despite Trump’s Oval office ambush | News24

1 week ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

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Matjhabeng EPWP scandal – ‘politically connected’ score R65k salaries while youngsters are shut out | News24

2 weeks ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

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Court-ordered intervention in Free State collapses amid council defiance and political obstruction

2 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Lunga Simelane

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Godongwana’s Budget 3.0 draws fire and praise amid fiscal tightrope and public pressure | News24

2 weeks ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

Finance Minister Godongwana’s 2025 budget drops a planned VAT hike, raises fuel levies slightly, and focuses on spending cuts and better revenue collection to close a R75bn gap. Opposition parties say the budget punishes the poor and lacks bold tax reforms, while the ANC and IFP praise its social spending and infrastructure focus. Economic growth is downgraded to 1.4%, government debt stabilises near 77%, and over R1tn is earmarked for infrastructure and reforms.
Mpumalanga legislature ‘undermined’ as MECs refuse to answer questions, says ActionSA

3 weeks ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

ActionSA has accused Mpumalanga MECs of failing to respond to written questions for months, undermining legislative oversight. Thoko Mashiane says the departments of education and community safety are the worst offenders. The party has written to speaker Linda Masina demanding urgent intervention.
Matjhabeng’s legal bills under fire amid court-ordered provincial intervention

3 weeks ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

This pronouncement from the court revealed that the municipality itself did not contest the fact that it was failing to fulfil its constitutional duties, leading to the DA’s attempt to invoke Section 139.
Auditor-General’s report indicates Free State municipalities are ‘harming’ residents

4 weeks ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

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Joburg mayor’s turnaround plan: billions allocated for infrastructure and ‘bomb squad’ for city’s woes

1 month ago | news24.com | Lunga Simelane

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has promised a radical overhaul of service delivery and a renewed focus on infrastructure, unveiling a multi-billion-rand investment plan during his state of the city address. Speaking at the Johannesburg Council Chamber on Wednesday, the mayor called for unity and accountability.

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Articles

Joburg and Ekurhuleni metros present big budgets, but Auditor-General flags weak controls, audit risks | News24

Johannesburg allocates R4.6bn to City Power in bid to stabilise grid and fight energy losses

Ramaphosa: ‘We went to Washington to reset ties — and we succeeded’, despite Trump’s Oval office ambush | News24

Matjhabeng EPWP scandal – ‘politically connected’ score R65k salaries while youngsters are shut out | News24

Court-ordered intervention in Free State collapses amid council defiance and political obstruction

Godongwana’s Budget 3.0 draws fire and praise amid fiscal tightrope and public pressure | News24

Mpumalanga legislature ‘undermined’ as MECs refuse to answer questions, says ActionSA

Matjhabeng’s legal bills under fire amid court-ordered provincial intervention

Auditor-General’s report indicates Free State municipalities are ‘harming’ residents

Joburg mayor’s turnaround plan: billions allocated for infrastructure and ‘bomb squad’ for city’s woes

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