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• Tensions Rise at Madlanga Commission as Lawyers for Suspended CFO Gareth Mnisi Accuse Chairperson of Silencing Witness

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Annalene van den Heever, legal representative for suspended City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi, has formally complained that her client is being unfairly restricted during his testim...

• Chicago City Workers Owe $19.5 Million in Unpaid Debt as Enforcement Lags Across Sister Agencies

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  Data from the Chicago Finance Department reveals that over 12,700 city and sister-agency employees owe millions in delinquent fines, water bills, and traffic tickets. Despite legal...

• Johannesburg Council Ratifies R90 Billion Budget Adjustment Amid Critical Revenue Shortfalls and Utility Spending Cuts

  Published: Mar 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The City of Johannesburg has officially approved a revised R90 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year following a one week delay. Underperforming revenue from major entiti...

• Fiscal Deadlock: Over One Hundred Million Dollars in Los Angeles Transportation Infrastructure at Risk Due to Severe City Budget Deficit

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  The City of Los Angeles is facing a significant infrastructure crisis as more than 100 million dollars in planned transportation projects have been placed in jeopardy due to a wors...