SA’s cholera outbreak – a shameful consequence of the ruling ANC’s impotence
The current cholera outbreak in South Africa is not necessarily an issue of potable water. It’s the result of a combination of factors.
mismanagement
Eskom’s ‘big lie’ about power station breakdowns – age is not the culprit
EAF data shows that mismanagement, corruption, poor maintenance, and sabotage are the primary causes of breakdowns and poor performance
Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwe’s bitter harvest – Exposing the gold mafia and corruption
Cathy Buckle writes on current Zimbabwe – no electricity, deteriorating livelihoods, the gold mafia, and smugglers’ corruption.
OUTA on Eskom PFMA exemptions: where’s the transparency?
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) expresses concern on Eskom’s PFMA exemptions – going against laws; fuelling corrupt mismanagement.
Diarrhoea-related deaths, a sewage-filled ocean and another blow to tourism – KZN’s woes continue
The devastating floods in KZN in May birthed yet another calamity for the already pummelled province, exposing systemic weaknesses in infrastructure and governance.
Eskom’s R680 billion spending spree = less electricity
It is not the end. In September, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Eskom would need an additional R33 billion to complete Medupi and Kusile.
Not much Good at all about De Lille’s Public Works shambles
Patricia de Lille admitted last month that her department is “in utter chaos” and that this is affecting other departments, like the SAPS.
Only one-third of SA’s water infrastructure is operational
South Africa needs to move away from simply constructing water supply systems to ensuring that basic levels of service are provided to all.
Give up the shiny geegaws and focus on boring old maintenance
Whilst some big flashy changes will no doubt be needed, the simple act of fixing the basics, firing the non-performing staff, investing in maintenance.
Residents victorious against dysfunctional politicians
Raw sewage on potholed streets, piles of garbage on sidewalks and water and power shortages became routine in the South African municipality of Makana. Then something extraordinary happened that could change the face of local government politics.