ConCourt bans only senior managers from holding political office

The recent 2023/24 Consolidated General Report on Local Government Audit Outcomes paints a bleak picture of governance in municipalities. Only 41 out of 257 ...

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 ...

The Auditor-General’s new teeth in action: R4.6 million certificate of debt issued to a municipal manager

South Africa reached important turning point for public financial accountability when the Auditor-General (AG) issued their first certificate of debt against ...

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 ...

High Court finds NERSA's approval of municipal electricity tariffs unconstitutional

South African citizens have faced steadily rising electricity tariffs over recent years, with further increases anticipated in the near future. This trend has ...

Parallel councils and duplicate management teams: The crisis in Thabazimbi Local Municipality

The Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo has been dysfunctional since 2021, paralysed by parallel municipal councils and management teams led by rival ...