Tag: South Africa

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The Debrief

Joburg’s Licensing Centres Struggle Amid Financial Standoff

Joburg's licensing centres face chaos due to a 13-month financial standoff, with the City owing over a year in fees…

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The Challenge

National Treasury Intervenes in R23 Billion UIFWE Write-Off Proposal

Nelson Mandela Bay's ruling coalition faced backlash after a proposed R23 billion write-off of unauthorised expenditure was deemed unlawful by…

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The Debrief

Investigation Reveals Flaws in Nkangala Water Tanker Procurement

An investigation found that Emalahleni Local Municipality spent R46-million on water tanker services in a year, yet residents still face…

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Deep Dives

South Africa publishes what it buys and almost never what it costs

A value appears on 1% of recent South African notices. Eskom and Johannesburg Water lead the record by volume, and…

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