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Demarcation board's scathing verdict on 'dysfunctional' KSD revealed

Despite the King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality boasting the third-largest economy in the Eastern Cape, it has been branded “currently financially and administratively dysfunctional”. The municipality also has a low population density and limited economic development and comprises about 90% traditionally rural areas.

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Councillor writes to minister over alleged Mhlontlo corruption

UDM councillor Zakheni Nondaka, who has become a fierce voice against the alleged looting of resources in the ANC-led Mhlontlo municipal council, has escalated his fight against corruption to co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Thembi Nkadimeng. Over the years, Nondaka, has accused those in power of systematic looting and has on several occasions written to the office of the Eastern Cape co-operative governance MEC to intervene.

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BCM ward projects stall after funds frozen

Buffalo City Metro communities are beginning to feel the pain of the city’s spending cuts after it pulled the plug on its multimillion-rand ward-based projects. According to the ward allocation programmes report, seen by the Dispatch, 14 wards had not touched their millions by the time the freeze was implemented towards the end of 2023, while others managed to spend between R6,000 and R900,000 per ward.

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Holomisa says Gordhan has 'something to hide' after SAA briefing

UDM leader questions need for in-camera meeting, with public enterprises committee members asked to sign nondisclosure agreement

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Questions over hotel booking for metro finance watchdog members

Buffalo City Metro’s municipal public accounts committee — a watchdog over the city’s finances — has been questioned after it booked accommodation for councillors attending a meeting held at the East London ICC.At the heart of the queries was why councillors should be booked into a hotel to attend the three-day meeting when it was held in their hometown.

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Chaos as council fight almost turns to blows

As two councillors almost came to blows on Tuesday, a council meeting meant to vote on a motion to remove Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk was dramatically adjourned.

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Mabuyane's speech short on 'game changers'

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane’s state of the province address drew sharp criticism from the opposition parties, with the DA pointing out that he had failed to announce “game changers”.Mabuyane delivered his Sopa at the Abbotsford Christian Centre in East London on Thursday.

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Parties slam Godongwana's 'bailout' budget as an election 'gimmick'

Political parties have criticised finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget, calling it a missed opportunity to set the country on economic recovery at the expense of the upcoming elections.

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