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FILE: Xolile George. Picture: Twitter/@SALGA_Gov

South african local government association salga

National Assembly, NCOP approve Xolile George as Parliament's new secretary

By Babalo Ndenze

George's appointment as the top administrator of Parliament came after MPs considered a motion tabled by the African National Congress (ANC).

  • FILE: Xolile George. Picture: Twitter/@SALGA_Gov

    Parly to consider appointment of Salga CEO Xolile George as secretary

    The two Houses of Parliament will on Wednesday finally consider the appointment of Salga CEO Xolile George as the new Secretary to Parliament.

    72 days ago
  • The IEC result centre in Pretoria. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    With deadline looming, parties feeling pressure to conclude coalition talks

    As time runs out for municipalities to be formed, many hung municipalities and metros are still in the balance as parties struggle to agree on the way forward.

    267 days ago
  • The IEC Results Operations Centre in Pretoria. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Salga concerned that 14 days not enough time for coalition talks

    By law, councillors have to hold their first council meeting within 14 days of the election results being declared but given that political parties are not reaching agreements for coalitions, this period seems to be too short.

    268 days ago
  • Picture: Facebook

    Government to upskill and train first time councillors - Salga

    The South African Local Government Association said after every municipal election, a nationwide councillor induction programme is held to empower newcomers through training.

    281 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu members protest in Pretoria on 1 June 2021. Picture: @SAMWUnion/Twitter

    Samwu warns of strike if members reject Salga's latest wage increase offer

    Workers are demanding a R4,000 salary increase across the board, saying that this will ensure that the wage gap in the sector is narrowed and that workers receive decent increments.

    424 days ago
  • FILE: Samwu members protest in Pretoria on 1 June 2021. Picture: @SAMWUnion/Twitter

    Municipal workers' wage negotiations nearing collapse - Samwu

    Workers are demanding a R2,500 or 7% salary increase with other benefits. However, the employer is offering 2.8%.

    431 days ago
  • Picture: Facebook

    Salga raises concerns over councillors' lack of skills

    Salga CEO Xolile George said that while councillors did not require any particular qualification, their lack of skills had become a problem.

    483 days ago
  • Stanley Khanyile. Picture: Supplied.

    Salga "saddened by Stanley Khanyile's killing

    Khanyile died in a hail of bullets on Saturday when he was attacked by an unknown person in Meyersdal.

    677 days ago
  • Picture: 123.rf.com

    MPs turn down proposed water tariff hikes

    Two portfolio committees said that due to the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, the water department and local government association needed to reconsider proposals to increase tariffs.

    744 days ago
  • SALGA logo. Picture: Facebook.com

    Salga calls on police to act swiftly after councillor killed in house attack

    Rand West City Local Municipality councillor Festus Matshogo died after his house was petrol bombed earlier this week.

    1183 days ago
  • The National Energy Regulator of South Africa 0n 14 January 2019 held public hearings on Eskom's request for another electricity price hike. Picture: @NERSA_ZA/Twitter

    Salga rejects Eskom’s request for another electricity price hike

    The association says Eskom’s demands will not only exacerbate debt owing by municipalities, but also force more paying customers to move off the grid.

    1306 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses South African Local Government Association National Members Assembly at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban. Picture: GCIS.

    Ramaphosa calls on municipalities to cut down on red tape

    President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are still far too many municipalities that are not well-resourced to a to the needs of their communities.

    1340 days ago
  • FILE: Salga president Parks Tau. Picture: @SALGA_Gov/Twitter

    Salga facing de-registration for breach of Labour Act

    The Labour Department says that Salga has not submitted audited financial statements from 2012 to 2017, as well as minutes of meetings that elected office bearers.

    1515 days ago
  • Salga NEC member Makhaya Twabu. Picture: @SALGA_Gov/Twitter

    Salga commits to working with municipalities after AG report

    Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says that his 2016/2017 audit findings show there's been no positive change towards credible results for municipalities across the country.

    1541 days ago
  • FILE: South African Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) members at a protest. Picture: Samwu Facebook page

    Samwu: Plan to increase councillor perks means there is money for pay hikes

    Samwu spokesperson Papiki Mohale says that if municipalities can afford to splash out on these perks, they can afford the demanded 15% wage increase as well as R10,000 minimum wage for its workers by July 2018.

    1687 days ago
  • A screengrab of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

    [WATCH] Imagining a new future for local government

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was speaking at the Salga (South African Local Government Association) conference in Sandton where he met with councillors to discuss the state of local governance.

    2080 days ago
  • Former City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Parks Tau: Salga position won't affect opposition duties

    Tau served as mayor of the city until the ANC was voted out after this year’s local government elections.

    2135 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Zuma convenes council to discuss SME support, xenophobia

    All nine premiers and some ministers will join Salga to discuss the issues with the president.

    2145 days ago
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