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Defend Truth

Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas is the mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality.

Email: [email protected]

OPINIONISTA

Data-driven governance: The essential tool for South Africa's municipalities to thrive and serve

by: Chris Pappas

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We have to stop treating local government like a junior partner

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

Misinformation and disinformation infiltrate everyday workings of local government

by: Chris Pappas

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High cost of electricity places unbearable burden on the poor – a new model is needed

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

Municipalities must get specific funding to fight the impacts of climate change

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

SA’s 7th Parliament must seize the day to reform local government structure and funding

by: Chris Pappas

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South Africans need to wield their democratic power and vote on 29 May

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

Municipalities crippled by inept and failing Eskom’s stranglehold on power supply

by: Chris Pappas

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Election year marks perfect opportunity to transform public servants and services for the benefit of SA

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

Allowing local governments to impose an alcohol sales tax would boost municipal revenues

by: Chris Pappas

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Government’s funding model for municipalities needs a complete overhaul

by: Chris Pappas

OPINIONISTA

Multiple organ failure – collapse of KZN municipalities is preventing growth and development

by: Chris Pappas