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In the case of Jospeh Ngala, who was initially appointed as a communications officer in June 2006 and later that year as operational manager, the report said the internal audit had not been provided with any of the qualifications he had claimed to have, including a diploma or degree in communications or marketing and a minimum of three years in a municipal environment. (Twitter/JosephNgala2)
CITY OF MBOMBELA

Managers red flagged in Mbombela skills audit

Only one of the seven senior employees appointed by the municipality met the requirements for the job

  • Paddy Harper
5 min read
In limbo: Projects under scrutiny include the extension of a bridge in KaNyamazane.
AUDITOR GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

Mbombela council wants SIU to probe ‘irregular’ R200 million construction tenders

City’s public accounts committee wants officials to be sanctioned over contact awards

  • Paddy Harper
8 min read
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda.
CORONAVIRUS

Durban mayor pulls plug on R8m online lockdown channel

eThekwini’s enterprising parks and recreation department launched the channel, intended to entertain the city’s people during the lockdown, without getting authorisation

  • Paddy Harper
3 min read
Municipalities are in dire straits financially and operationally, with most unable to meet their legislated obligations and showing reluctance to account for the use of public resources. (David Harrison/M&G)
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Time to get tough on failing municipalities

Consequence management would deter ineffective, indifferent, non-compliant and crooked officials whose actions and attitudes prevent the efficient delivery of services to the…

  • Paul Kariuki
4 min read