Author: Gemma Ritchie
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Murder in the municipalities: 21 councillors killed in 22 months
In South Africa, the murder rate among municipal ward councillors is six times higher than the national rate of 45 murders per 100,000 people
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Which African country has the highest unemployment rate? It depends who you ask
Nigera’s own statistics bureau says the country has one of Africa’s highest unemployment rates, but the UN’s labour agency says it is lower. Much lower. Here’s why
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Joburg’s dirty problem: Underperforming wastewater plants
The city is releasing partially treated water back into rivers – and this has health and environmental implications
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Cape Town had more rain in 6 months than whole of 2017 – but it’s still getting drier
The heavy rains in June 2023 were caused by a series of cold fronts. As more people build homes in high-risk areas flooding is likely to increase
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Joburg’s water: How to know if it’s safe to drink
Joburg Water’s Cydna, Goudkoppies and Northern Works laboratories test the city’s water daily – testing up to 500 samples a month
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Going for green: The pursuit of a clean audit outcome
A clean audit doesn’t guarantee good service delivery, but it is a good start
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Fighting waste in Joburg: What you can do to reduce or recycle
Johannesburg’s landfills are under pressure as thousands of new residents arrive in the city every month
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What you need to know about property valuations in Joburg
Property valuations are carried out by the City of Johannesburg every four years, and these determine how much you pay in property tax.
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A third of South Africa’s mayors are women
After the local government election in 2021, three of the eight metro municipalities were led by women. Now there is only one.
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What 12 years of clean audits mean for the West Coast District municipality
The municipal manager of the West Coast David Joubert says good audit outcomes impact the evaluation and assessment of a municipality’s credit rating.