Local Government Elections are a chance to fix municipal failures, not only campaign : Ramaphosa
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Two new laws for South Africa waiting for Ramaphosa’s signature: Two new laws for South Africa are waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa's signature ...
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Key FactsSouth Africa’s New Water and Immigration Laws Pending
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- President Ramaphosa is set to sign two bills concerning water infrastructure and immigration reforms.
- A new state-owned agency will oversee water resources to address the ongoing national water crisis.
- The immigration amendments require courts to review illegal detainees within 48 hours to ensure judicial oversight.
- These laws aim to enhance investment, streamline governance, and protect individual rights in migration processes.
This amendment provides critical judicial oversight and provides clear guidance to immigration officers and the courts when exercising detention powers. With this Bill, a balance is struck between the government’s need to manage immigration effectively and the need to protect the rights of persons.— Parliament, commenting on the Immigration Bill
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Key FactsRamaphosa Addresses Corruption and Service Challenges
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Ramaphosa acknowledges corruption remains a major issue despite measurable progress in South Africa.
- He points to findings from the Madlanga Commission as an opportunity to reform the police and security cluster.
- Municipalities are urged to manage water supply directly to end corruption linked to private water tankers.
- The ANC’s Mpumalanga provincial leadership was re-elected unopposed, except for one contested treasurer position.
There is a water tanker mafia, and it must be brought to an end by ensuring municipalities take full responsibility.— Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing ANC delegates at the 14th provincial conference at Mbombela Stadium, on corruption and water provision
The Citizen Mar 27
Ramaphosa: Poor governance, financial mismanagement and corruption ‘paralysed’ municipalities
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Key FactsRamaphosa Urges Overhaul to Fix Municipal Failures
Mar 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- President Ramaphosa called on the Free State to address municipal shortcomings and improve public service delivery.
- As of 2025, 35 out of 257 municipalities were distressed, with 63% at risk and several under administration.
- The Auditor-General reported R2.32 billion spent on water tankers in 2023-24, including R419 million in irregular expenditures.
- Ramaphosa emphasized that strong leadership and sound financial management are crucial to rebuild trust and attract investment.
To put it bluntly, local government is in crisis and has become the weakest link in our government architecture. Many municipalities are practically paralysed by poor governance, financial mismanagement and corruption,— Ramaphosa said during remarks to the Free State provincial executive council on municipal governance and the District Development Model, as reported in Citizen.
Ramaphosa to crack the whip in the Free State: The president will meet the provincial executive to discuss the state of the province’s municipalities
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Key FactsRamaphosa Tightens Grip on Free State Crisis
Mar 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet both the Free State ANC provincial executive and government officials to confront municipal collapses.
- Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reported no municipality in the province has earned a clean audit in the past six years.
- Municipalities such as Mafube, Mohokare, Masilonyana, and Maluti-a-Phofung are in crisis, with Matjhabeng under partial administration.
- Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae declared 2026 as a year of decisive action aimed at stabilizing municipalities and restoring public trust.
The provincial government is determined to stabilise municipalities, restore public trust and ensure that local services reach communities.— Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae said it in her state of the province address.
eThekwini is moving from crisis to cautious recovery: Critics, however, say recent developments involving Tongaat Hulett and service delivery delays still pose a ...
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Key FactseThekwini’s Path from Crisis to Steady Recovery
Mar 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- President Ramaphosa highlights eThekwini’s cautious recovery, pointing to growth in tourism, business confidence, and ongoing infrastructure projects.
- The working group has secured R1.4 billion in investments and is collaborating to save Tongaat Hulett and protect thousands of sugar industry jobs.
- Residents still face challenges with water, electricity, and housing delivery, with informal settlements and flood victim support lagging behind.
- While progress is acknowledged by officials and business leaders, skepticism persists due to incomplete fulfillment of service delivery promises.
Together, we can protect eThekwini’s industrial base, modernise its infrastructure, secure its water future and restore its urban core. And together we can ensure that eThekwini once again stands as a gateway to the continent, and as a beacon of resilience, partnership and shared prosperity.— Ramaphosa said at an event commemorating 22 months since the establishment of the Presidential Working Group on eThekwini, which was set up after business leaders raised alarm about water interruptions, electricity cuts, crime and derelict buildings in Durban’s city centre.
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Ramaphosa got the memo wrong: The crisis is in the municipal structure: Municipalities get 10% of the national budget and must raise revenue from service users ...
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Service delivery or ANC death, Ramaphosa warns councillors: President says continued poor performance by municipalities risks further eroding party’s performance
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