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.
The current cholera outbreak in South Africa is not necessarily an issue of potable water. It’s the result of a combination of factors.
EAF data shows that mismanagement, corruption, poor maintenance, and sabotage are the primary causes of breakdowns and poor performance
Cathy Buckle writes on current Zimbabwe – no electricity, deteriorating livelihoods, the gold mafia, and smugglers’ corruption.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) expresses concern on Eskom’s PFMA exemptions – going against laws; fuelling corrupt mismanagement.
The devastating floods in KZN in May birthed yet another calamity for the already pummelled province, exposing systemic weaknesses in infrastructure and governance.
It is not the end. In September, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Eskom would need an additional R33 billion to complete Medupi and Kusile.
Patricia de Lille admitted last month that her department is “in utter chaos” and that this is affecting other departments, like the SAPS.
South Africa needs to move away from simply constructing water supply systems to ensuring that basic levels of service are provided to all.
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.
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.