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DA launches urgent court bid over Tshwane council votes on Mettler and Mnisi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched an urgent application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court to overturn two City of Tshwane council decisions. The decisions relate to the precautionary suspension

July 14, 2026

News·Politics

Mkhwanazi And Co-Accused’s Corruption Case Delayed As State Requests Time To Finalise Disclosures

The corruption case involving suspended Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla and suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been postponed until 21 August 2026. The postponement was granted

July 13, 2026

Crime·News

ActionSA names five more mayoral hopefuls for key Limpopo municipalities

ActionSA has unveiled a further slate of mayoral candidates for key municipalities in Limpopo as the party ramps up its campaign ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The latest candidates, announced

July 11, 2026

News·Politics

Tshwane council suspends Mettler, lifts Mnisi suspension

The City of Tshwane council has placed city manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension with full pay pending the outcome of an independent investigation, while simultaneously lifting the suspension of chief financial

July 10, 2026

News·South Africa

SALGA warns against service delivery impact as Treasury withholds July funds from 69 municipalities

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has cautioned that National Treasury’s decision to temporarily withhold July equitable share allocations from dozens of municipalities must not come at the expense of service

July 7, 2026

News·Politics

ANC-led coalition in Tshwane seals city manager’s fate as suspension looms

The ANC-led coalition governing the City of Tshwane appears to be planning to suspend its city manager Johann Mettler and haul him before a disciplinary hearing over a raft of misconduct allegations. Africa Daily

June 28, 2026

News·Politics

MKP vows not to repeat ANC mistakes in choosing mayoral candidates

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it will prioritise competence, experience and skills over political loyalty when selecting mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The party has argued that

June 4, 2026

News·South Africa

City of Johannesburg trapped in ‘cycle of regression’ as governance failures deepen, AG tells Scopa

The City of Johannesburg has become trapped in a cycle of regression marked by ongoing poor governance, weak accountability, mounting financial losses and deteriorating service delivery, the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)

June 4, 2026

News·South Africa

ANC divided over Madibeng mayor recall as party withdraws move to remove Maimane

The ANC caucus in Madibeng Local Municipality is divided over whether Executive Mayor Douglas Seleke Maimane should remain in office, as the governing party was forced to withdraw its decision to recall

June 3, 2026

News·Politics·South Africa

municipal governance - Page 2

DA launches urgent court bid over Tshwane council votes on Mettler and Mnisi

Mkhwanazi And Co-Accused’s Corruption Case Delayed As State Requests Time To Finalise Disclosures

ActionSA names five more mayoral hopefuls for key Limpopo municipalities

Tshwane council suspends Mettler, lifts Mnisi suspension

ANC-led coalition in Tshwane seals city manager’s fate as suspension looms

MKP vows not to repeat ANC mistakes in choosing mayoral candidates

City of Johannesburg trapped in ‘cycle of regression’ as governance failures deepen, AG tells Scopa

ANC divided over Madibeng mayor recall as party withdraws move to remove Maimane

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