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Eastern Cape rural region earmarked for green energy projects (opens the original)
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One of the Eastern Cape’s most deeply rural districts is positioning itself to become a major player in the green energy sector, with three investors lining up projects worth more than R2.5bn over the next three years. The Mthatha-based OR Tambo District Municipality has attracted investment proposals spanning solar, wind and waste-to-energy projects across its five local municipalities, in what municipal bosses say could help transform the district’s energy security and unlock much-needed econo
Whistleblower calls for action over alleged nepotism in KSD municipality (opens the original)
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A whistleblower in the Mthatha-based King Sabata Dalindyebo local municipality has blown the lid on nepotism in the institution, alleging certain managers were employing relatives and their children in posts not advertised and without shortlisting for interviews. The appointments were allegedly not even verified by the human resources department. In one case, a woman related to one of the directors was reportedly appointed on a three-month Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) casual contract e
Redevelopment of Ngangelizwe on the cards (opens the original)
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Ngangelizwe, one of Mthatha’s oldest townships, could be in line for a major economic revival as the OR Tambo District Municipality moves to establish how the once-thriving residential area can be transformed into a bustling township economy. The Mthatha-based council has set aside R1.5m this financial year for a feasibility study that will determine how economic activity in Ngangelizwe can be revived and what investment will be needed to make it happen. The study comes as the municipality and t
Port St Johns harbour project moves closer to construction (opens the original)
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Construction of the much-anticipated small harbour planned for Port St Johns along the Wild Coast may soon take off, with its estimated cost at R220.13m, according to the OR Tambo district municipality. The estimated cost was revealed by the municipality this week after mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana presented his final state of the district address in Mthatha. Municipal spokesperson Ncebakazi Kolwane said the indicative figure comprised three phases: “These figures remain indicative and should not be
OR Tambo district municipality announces debt amnesty scheme (opens the original)
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In one of its last acts before South Africans stream to the polls to elect new councils on November 4, the OR Tambo District Municipality council has announced a six-month debt amnesty scheme. In line with the debt relief scheme, consumers who arrange to settle their municipal account arrears within one month will receive a 60% discount on the debt and those who choose to settle within two months will get a 55% discount. Those who arrange to pay off their debt within three months will get 50% of
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