City Of Tshwane

City Manager turns back decision to have Dr. Murunwa Makwarela removed as mayor

Dr Murunwa Makwarela will remain as the Executive Mayor of Tshwane. This following his removal as PR Councillor, two days ago after allegations of being insolvent since 2016.Dr. Murunwa Makwarela was reinstated as Tshwane Mayor today aft...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Commercial Crimes Court grants Dr Murunwa Makwarela R10 000 bail

The Commercial Crimes Court has granted the disgraced former Executive Mayor and Council member, Dr Murunwa Makwarela R10 000 bail. This is following Makwarela having handed himself over to the police earlier on Monday.The former mayor o...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Another mayor out the door: Tshwane Executive Mayor, Randall Williams resigns

Another mayor is out the door, this time in the City of Tshwane. This comes as the Executive mayor of the metro, Randall Williams announced that he will be resigning effective from midnight on 28 February 2023.Following weeks on end of c...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

"Tshwane is under extreme financial pressure" - Tshwane Mayor

City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink has described the state of the city's finances as critical.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Dr. Murunwa Makwarela becomes Tshwane’s shortest serving mayor

It was exactly a week ago when Dr. Murunwa Makwarela resigned with immediate effect as the Speaker of the Tshwane Council, to take on the position of Executive Mayor. Fast forward to today, and Murunwa has been ordered to vacate the posi...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Former Tshwane Mayor, Dr Murunwa Makwarela to have his day in court again

The City of Tshwane's shortest serving mayor, Dr Murunwa Makwarela is expected back in the dock once again today. Makwarela who has been out on R10 000 bail for the past few weeks will face the court today on charges of fraud. The Commer...

Tshegofatso Makola·12 months ago

City of Tshwane beginning to cripple as Rihati Utility members protest against Municipality

Following weeks of political turmoil in the City of Tshwane, ordinary civilians and contracted workers are beginning to suffer with some complaining that they have not been paid. The Joburg Post caught up with workers of Rihati Meter Rea...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

The City of Tshwane owes Eskom R1.9 Billion

Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink has revealed that the metro is working hard on rebuilding its debt collection.

Neo Poho·11 months ago

Tshwane Drama resumes: Dr Murunwa Makwarela hands himself over to the Brooklyn SAPS

The City of Tshwane cannot seem to keep themselves out of headlines. This time, the disgraced former Executive Mayor of the City, Dr Murunwa Makwarela has had heads turn, handing himself over to the police on Monday morning. Former Congr...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Another day, another motion of no-confidence

Another attempt is set to be made to remove the Speaker of Council, Mncedi Ndzwanana, in what will see a motion of no-confidence tabled in a special council sitting today.The motion was filed by the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led coalition...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink thanks Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa for meeting with the City

Newly elected Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink has expressed gratitude to the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa for meeting with him regarding the city’s power issue. The pair met ...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

EFF calls for Ndzwanana to be given a chance to prove himself before being ousted

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane has called on the Council to give  Mncedi Ndzwanana time to prove himself before giving him the boot. This comes as the DA-led coalition attempted to remove Ndzwanana once again through a mo...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

ActionSA has filed a motion of no confidence in Tshwane speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana

ActionSA has filed a motion of no confidence in Tshwane council speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana, hoping to remove the African Transformation Movement councillor from his position.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

225 Tshwane Metro officers investigated for corruption

225 Tshwane metro police department (TMDP) officers have been investigated for corruption including taking bribes from motorists. 

Neo Poho·10 months ago

In case you were buried in chocolates all weekend, here is what you missed

It is the start of a four-day work week for many, with the smell of spices from the fragrant hot-cross buns and pickled fish still in the air. What was expected to be a peaceful and quiet weekend was very far from such, and if the food w...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Warning Issued for Major Water Crisis in Gauteng

Gauteng's metropolitan areas are facing a looming water crisis as Rand Water's supply system teeters on the edge of collapse, with water storage for the primary supplier dipping below 30%.

Neo Poho·about 1 month ago