After six years of waiting: The Climate Change Act 22 of 2024

On 18 July 2024, President Ramaphosa signed the then Climate Change Bill into law. The new Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 marks a significant milestone in South ...

The Supreme Court reaffirms municipalities' power to cut electricity supply to combat non-payment

The problem of non-payment for municipal services, such as water and electricity, and the termination of those services due to non-payment has once again ...

What does the GNU mean for traditional leaders: ideas for discussion?

The recently constituted Government of National Unity (GNU) continues to dominate the news and political landscape of South Africa. This article reflects on ...

The conduct of men: The biggest barrier for women leadership in local government

The success of local government depends on, among other good governance principles, ethical and accountable political and administrative leadership. Research ...

Hiding behind a finger: Water contamination by Msukwaligwa Local Municipality

In 2023, the quality of South Africa’s water was put in the spotlight when several cholera outbreaks and deaths were recorded. The outbreaks were initially ...

The Public Procurement Bill becomes law: What are the new changes?

On 23 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa assented and signed into law the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 (PPA). This article forms part of a series of ...

Resistance to SPLUMA: Traditional leaders' lack of trust in municipalities

This is the final article of a series of articles which examines the five major reasons why traditional leaders rejected the implementation of the Spatial ...

Personal Liability for Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Financial health and sustainability remain one of the foundation blocks for functioning municipalities. Without good financial management, municipalities are ...