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‘Left High and Dry”: Tshwane Residents Desperate as Water Crisis Deepens

The sight of a flushing toilet has become a rare luxury. The ability to bathe properly is now a privilege. In the heart of Tshwane, thousands of residents—many already vulnerable—are navigating not only a prolonged water outage, but an escalating crisis that has exposed deep cracks in the city’s infrastructure, service delivery, and governance. From… Continue reading ‘Left High and Dry”: Tshwane Residents Desperate as Water Crisis Deepens

Mashaba Applauds Tshwane’s Decision to Add More Police Officers After Approving 2025–2026 Budget

The President of ActionSA has applauded the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) in Gauteng for its decision to add 200 more police officers after successfully tabling its 2025-2026 budget on Thursday, 29 May 2025. Herman Mashaba, whose party secured the mayorship in the multiparty coalition running the city and deployed Dr. Nasiphi Moya, said the move… Continue reading Mashaba Applauds Tshwane’s Decision to Add More Police Officers After Approving 2025–2026 Budget

SAMWU Slams Labour Court Ruling Allowing City of Tshwane to be Exempted from Increasing Staff Salaries

The COSATU-affiliated union said the Labour Court’s decision to override the SALGBC’s authority amounts to a direct attack on the autonomy of collective bargaining. Photo: COSATU

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has sharply criticised a ruling of the Labour Court that exempts the City of Tshwane from increasing its employees’ salaries as collectively negotiated in the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Bargaining Council. The contentious ruling, handed down on Friday, followed an application by the then Democratic Alliance… Continue reading SAMWU Slams Labour Court Ruling Allowing City of Tshwane to be Exempted from Increasing Staff Salaries

The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality

PROGRESSIVE: The City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo 'ukuthwasa'. The authors argue that this is a positive and progressive development as it aligns with Constitutional values, recognising African customary law and indigenous practices. Photo: ActionSA

Recently, the City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo ukuthwasa. This is a significant approval in South Africa, especially from a government institution. The announcement is a positive and progressive development from the employment law’s perspective. It also aligns with the Constitution’s values, recognising African… Continue reading The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality

Fear, Hopelessness In Hammanskraal As Cholera Survivors Pick Up The Pieces

Three factors convinced Nthabiseng Mkase that things were falling apart in Hammanskraal: her six-year-old child was vomiting profusely under the weight of diarrhoea, the local hospital seemed overwhelmed with cholera patients, while sewage spills were overflowing in the streets. It all began two weeks ago when Mkase’s child started vomiting endlessly on a Friday night.… Continue reading Fear, Hopelessness In Hammanskraal As Cholera Survivors Pick Up The Pieces