The Uthukela District Municipality has finally opened theft cases with the police after critical water pumps were allegedly stolen from water stations servicing several townships and villages. The charges follow sustained pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the municipality’s continuous failure to find and arrest the thieves responsible for the disruptions and prolonged water… Continue reading DA Finally Succeeds as Criminal Cases are Lodged over uThukela Water Infrastructure Theft
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Cash-strapped Municipality Paid R11 Million To Repair Unbroken Water Pumps
A forensic investigation by Blitz Forensics has revealed that the cash-strapped Uthukela District Municipality, which is under administration, was forced to pay R11 million to repair water pumps that were never broken in the first place. This is contained in a report that was tabled behind closed during a council sitting last week. African Times… Continue reading Cash-strapped Municipality Paid R11 Million To Repair Unbroken Water Pumps
UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
The findings of the forensic investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of the Zakheni Water Station pumps in July 2023 will be tabled by the UThukela District Municipality on Thursday. The pipes were removed and replaced even though they were not damaged, sparking allegations of corruption and self enrichment against some officials. Officials… Continue reading UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
The forensic investigation commissioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) into allegations of brazen looting and corruption during the replacement of water pumps at Zakheni water station in Ladysmith has been concluded. As a result, CoGTA MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has instructed the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Uthukela District… Continue reading Forensic Investigation into Zakheni Water Pumps Procurement Process Concluded, KZN CoGTA Wants Uthukela District Municipality to Act
KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Owe Umngeni-Uthukela Water R2.4 Billion
The Umngeni-Uthukela water board, the bulk water supplier in KwaZulu-Natal, has revealed that municipalities in the province owe it R2.4 billion in unpaid invoices. Topping the list of bad payers are King Cetshwayo District Municipality (IFP run) UThukela District Municipality (IFP run), Ugu District Municipality (ANC-run) and the Msunduzi Local Municipality (ANC run). The information… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Owe Umngeni-Uthukela Water R2.4 Billion