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council chaos

Troubled Knysna council's woes continue as coalition struggles and legal challenge threaten local governance

South Africa

Troubled Knysna council's woes continue as coalition struggles and legal challenge threaten local governance

By Suné Payne

Ekurhuleni loses clean audit status after attempt to oust mayor stalls again

South Africa

Ekurhuleni loses clean audit status after attempt to oust mayor stalls again

By Nonkululeko Njilo

DA calls for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to face disciplinary action while metro ructions continue

South Africa

DA calls for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to face disciplinary action while metro ructions continue

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor appears set to retain his position — for the time being

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor appears set to retain his position — for the time being

By Estelle Ellis

The ANC/EFF deal in Ekurhuleni may cause more internal ructions in the governing party

South Africa

The ANC/EFF deal in Ekurhuleni may cause more internal ructions in the governing party

By Stephen Grootes