Archive for June, 2009

MEDIA RELEASE – MEC NORMAN MOKOENA MEETS ALL EXECUTIVE MAYORS AND MUNICIPAL MANAGERS IN MPUMALANGA

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Norman Mokoena, has met with all Executive Mayors and Municipal Managers in the province. This meeting which was attended by all the Members of the Executive Council, is part of the provincial Intergovernmental Relations Foras known as the MuniMec and it allows the MEC for Co-operative Governance and other Members of the Executive Council an opportunity to interact with the leadership of Local Government. (more…)

Agterstallige rekenings knou groot munisipaliteite

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Johann van Tonder – Sake Rapport

Meer as 70% van Suid-Afrika se nege grootste munisipaliteite se uitstaande rekenings is al meer as drie maande agterstallig. (more…)

What will South Africa look like in 2020?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

South Africa stands today at a crossroads. Since 1994 we have made great strides towards a democratic and more prosperous society. But we have also made many mistakes that could become critical if not addressed. (more…)

A Guide to Budgeting

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Anyone who needs assistance in scrutinising budgets will find this document very helpful:
(Unfortunately it could not be loaded on the site as a PDF file, so it is attached as a document)
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Utrecht

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

News from Utrecht: (Emadlangeni Municipality)

Chair:  Pat Collins.

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Tulbach

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Here is a letter written by the Ratepayers Forum of Tulbach, regarding the salary increases for council officials.  It is a useful letter for organisations facing similar problems: (more…)

Kokstad

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Chamber of Commerce: Andreia Clowes

The residents of Kokstad are planning a march through the town where they will hand over a memorandum to the council, declaring a dispute and placing the municipality on terms.

Letter from Andreia:
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Budgets

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The various city and town budgets should be completed by now and ready for public participation. Here is some advice from the NTU: (more…)

Umdoni (KZN South Coast)

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Contact:  Russel Meyer

In June last year The Bridge at Kelso over the Umzinto River was badly damaged and closed to the public as a result. (more…)

Knysna

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Interesting letter from the chairman of the ratepayers association in Knysna: (Jaap Kelder’s replies are in italics…)

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