Service delivery

CALLS GROW FOR CHANGE IN EKURHULENI

Written by on 10 May 2026

EKURHULENI- Residents in several parts of Ekurhuleni are calling for urgent intervention in the municipality, citing poor service delivery, corruption allegations and weak governance. Community members say ongoing financial mismanagement and leadership failures have left many areas neglected and residents frustrated. Locals from Gosforth Park say there is “rot” within the municipality and believe the […]

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EMFULENI SEWER UPGRADES PROGRESS

Written by on 7 May 2026

VAAL- Emfuleni Local Municipality says it is steadily improving its sewer infrastructure through a Section 63 intervention launched by the Minister of Water and Sanitation in July 2021. Working with Rand Water as the implementing agent, the municipality is upgrading major wastewater treatment plants, including Leeukuil, Sebokeng, and Rietspruit, while also restoring and maintaining key […]

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EMFULENI FORMS BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Written by on 5 May 2026

VAAL- The Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a strengthened partnership with the Vaal Business Corporation, Vaal University of Technology and ArcelorMittal aimed at improving service delivery for residents. The collaboration, formalised through memorandums of understanding since November 2023, brings together municipal structures and private sector expertise to support maintenance programmes, infrastructure development and key service […]

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EMFULENI ROLLS OUT JETPATCHER TO FIX POTHOLES

Written by on 4 May 2026

VAAL- Emfuleni Local Municipality has introduced a new JetPatcher machine to accelerate pothole repairs, with operations already underway in Vanderbijlpark. The initiative forms part of efforts to improve road safety and respond more efficiently to infrastructure challenges affecting residents. According to Roads Department manager Mr Masikela, the JetPatcher is specifically designed for patching potholes rather […]

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BLOEMFONTEIN HIT BY WATER CUTS

Written by on 2 May 2026

FREE STATE- Water supply has been cut to parts of Bloemfontein following heavy rainfall that caused rising water levels in the Modder River. The increased flow has also affected the Rustfontein and Mockes dams, sending large volumes of water into the Maselspoort Water Treatment Works. According to the Mangaung Metro Municipality, the strong currents have […]

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JOHANNESBURG BATTLES RISING POTHOLE CRISIS

Written by on 1 May 2026

The growing number of potholes across Johannesburg, particularly in areas like Randburg, is raising serious concerns about declining service delivery and the state of municipal infrastructure. Despite the city allocating nearly R150 million towards road maintenance, residents say conditions on the ground tell a different story, with damaged roads, crumbling pavements, and little visible progress. […]

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MIDRAND WATER SYSTEM UPDATE

Written by on 30 April 2026

MIDRAND- The latest Johannesburg Water system update for Midrand, recorded on 30 April 2026 at 09:35, shows that the majority of reservoirs and water towers in the area are functioning well. Key systems such as Erand, Grand Central, Rabie Ridge, Diepsloot, and Steyn City are all supplying water adequately, indicating overall stability in water distribution […]

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PCC TO DISCUSS R156BN WATER INVESTMENT

Written by on 29 April 2026

BOKSBURG- President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) will meet on 30 April 2026 at 10:00 am at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Gauteng to focus on strengthening South Africa’s water and sanitation services. The meeting will highlight government efforts to improve infrastructure reliability and long-term water security. Government has committed over R156 billion […]

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