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Makhura lashes DA in Tshwane for failing to deliver services on time
The provincial government invoked Section 193, following weeks of failed motions of no confidence against Democratic Alliance (DA) office bearers by the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
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Tshwane struggle veterans appeal to Gauteng govt to put citizens first
On Thursday, Premier David Makhura announced that the municipality would be placed under administration amid ongoing political instability.
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EFF welcomes Gauteng govt's move to place Tshwane under administration
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the municipality was currently incapable of fulfilling its constitutional obligations with no mayor and municipal manager, while council has failed to convene for some time.
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Steenhuisen: ANC, EFF walkouts deliberate strategy to collapse Tshwane council
The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s interim leader John Steenhuisen said the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were just using Tshwane Speaker Katlego Mathebe as what they called a 'straw man' to collapse the council.
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Disciplinary process against Stevens Mokgalapa still ongoing, says DA
Mokgalapa is expected to appear before the party's federal legal commission for bringing the party into disrepute.
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Search operation continues for man presumed drowned in Gauteng floods
Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, died after the heavy downpours hit parts of Gauteng, leaving hundreds of residents displaced.
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Mokgalapa: My resignation as mayor not an admission of guilt
Tshwane Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa announced on Sunday he was stepping down and plans to officially vacate office at the end of February.
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Mokgalapa: My resignation was in the best interest of the people of Tshwane
The last few months of Mokgalapa's reign have been embroiled in a number of scandals with his party the Democratic Alliance (DA) resolving to institute a disciplinary process against him.
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DA: ANC in Tshwane abusing the law after petition signatures probe
Last week the ANC and the EFF petitioned Tshwane council speaker Katlego Mathebe in an attempt to force her to call a special meeting to discuss the motions of no confidence against DA office bearers.
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DA denies ANC’s claims that Tshwane Mayor Mokgalapa has been fired
Stevens Mokgalapa was placed on leave last year following a sex scandal involving the now-former MMC Sheila Senkubuge.
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No clarity on whether ANC, EFF will get meeting to remove DA in Tshwane
On Wednesday, they filed a new petition to the office of Speaker Katlego Mathebe in yet another attempt to force her to convene a meeting.
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Tshwane Speaker slams ANC, EFF's 'fraudulent petition' to have DA removed
Speaker Katlego Mathebe said her preliminary investigation revealed what she described as nothing but a fraudulent act by the ANC and EFF.
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Tshwane’s Kwagga substation exploded as electricity was being restored: city
There are fears that the impact of the rolling blackouts could become more severe, with some substations blowing up due to load shedding.
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DA's Stevens Mokgalapa voted out as Tshwane mayor
At least 111 councillors voted in support of the motion brought by the African National Congress (ANC) in the city council on Thursday night.
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Tshwane acting city manager may face jail after city failed to comply with court
The Labour Court ruled on Friday that the city was in contempt of court for not obeying an order to reinstate a fired employee.
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Tshwane with no mayor as no one knows who the acting mayor is
Augustine Makgata was appointed city manager by a council vote on Thursday and the African National Congress said the Municipal Act makes him acting mayor.
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Tshwane’s Sheila Senkubuge resigns as MMC
Tshwane MMC for Roads and Transport Sheila Senkubuge has resigned from her position days after she was placed of special leave.
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Santaco: No planned action against foreign nationals in Tshwane
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has urged taxi commuters in Tshwane to ignore a notice on planned action against foreign nationals on Wednesday morning.
