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- eThekwini Ratepayers Reject Proposed 2026/27 Budget Amid Outcry Over Double Digit Water and Power Hikes
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement has formally dismissed the municipality’s draft budget, citing a lack of transparency and non-compliance with fiscal legislation. Mayor Cy...
- ActionSA and Opposition Parties Demand Genuine Public Engagement Over eThekwini’s R74.7 Billion Budget and Above-Inflation Tariff Hikes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled a R74.7 billion draft budget for the 2026/27 financial year, featuring significant tariff increases for basic services. Opposition parties,...
- eThekwini Tenders R74.7 Billion Draft Budget Amid Growing Backlash Over Proposed Double-Digit Tariff Hikes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has unveiled a R74.7 billion draft budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, characterized by significant proposed increases in basic utility costs. While...
- Democratic Alliance Launches Legal Interdict Against R10 Billion Joburg Union Deal Citing Political Corruption
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance has filed an urgent court interdict to block a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Johannesburg and the South African Municipal Workers Union. Mayor...
- Durban Residents Hit With Substantial Utility Hikes as eThekwini Municipality Tables Double-Digit Increases for 2026/2027 Budget
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
The eThekwini Municipality has proposed a significant upward adjustment of service tariffs for the upcoming financial year, including a 15% surge in water costs and a 10.5% rise in...
- Cape Town Residents Face Property Rates Shock as Valuation Increases Outpace Proposed Municipal Relief Measures
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Africa
The Cape Town Collective Ratepayers' Association has warned of significant property tax hikes following a 17 percent average rise in residential valuations. While the City of Cape...
- 21 Kilograms of Gold from the Sky: Mysterious Anonymous Donation Set to Rescue Osaka’s Aging Water System
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Section: AXL News
A mystery donor has gifted the Japanese city of Osaka 21 kilograms of gold bars, valued at approximately 560 million yen ($3.6 million), specifically to fund repairs for the city’s...