South Africa’s Makhanda Mayor Admits Water Failure
A South African mayor admits her town's water system is broken and promises steady taps in 2027, yet the key...
October 4, 2026Topic
service delivery
South African Party Declares War on Broken Municipalities Before Vote
A South African party vows to fix failing councils before 4 November polls. Auditors found US$8.9 billion in irregular municipal...
September 26, 2026
South Africa Blames Its Water Crisis on the Municipalities
Ramaphosa told parliament the water crisis stems from municipal failures, as audits put 47 percent of South Africa's wastewater works...
August 28, 2026
ANC Campaigns on Power and Water It Has Not Fixed
South Africa votes on 4 November. The governing party is running on services it has not delivered, while municipalities owe...
August 24, 2026
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Unveils a Quiet Manifesto Strategy
The DA manifesto strategy shifts from ideology to administrative competence, targeting jobs, power and clean procurement in coalition-era South Africa.
August 15, 2026