MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / Archives for Tshwane

Tshwane

Tshwane SOCA: Glitz and Glamour While Residents Buckle Under Financial Pressure

Location: News

The decision by the Mayor of the Tshwane Metro, Nasiphi Moya, to host this year’s State of the City Address (SOCA) at Unisa with excessive glitz and glamour demonstrates a shocking disregard for the Metro’s serious financial predicament. While the Metro is technically bankrupt, thousands are squandered on a vanity project that does nothing to […]

The post Tshwane SOCA: glitz and glamour while residents buckle under financial pressure appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane SOCA: Glitz and Glamour While Residents Buckle Under Financial Pressure

Tshwane Is Rising!

Location: News

The State of the Capital Address (SoCA) delivered by the Executive Mayor of Tshwane’s multi-party coalition government laid out the undeniable truth that South Africa’s Capital City is on the rise.

The post THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: TSHWANE IS RISING! appeared first on For Good.

Read moreTshwane Is Rising!

ANC’s Remarks Just a Transparent Attempt to Divert Attention Away From the Actual Corruption Crisis in Tshwane

Location: News

The recent remarks by the ANC’s Greater Tshwane Region regarding corruption occurring in the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) under the previous administration, of which the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) was part, are nothing more than a transparent attempt to divert attention away from the actual corruption crisis in the Tshwane Metro. While the […]

The post ANC’s remarks just a transparent attempt to divert attention away from the actual corruption crisis in Tshwane appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreANC’s Remarks Just a Transparent Attempt to Divert Attention Away From the Actual Corruption Crisis in Tshwane

Tshwane’s Contempt Undermines Service Delivery and Ratepayers

Location: News

Officials from various departments of the Tshwane Metro’s contempt for residents’ petitions regarding service delivery problems is a slap in the face of residents who faithfully meet their financial obligations, but have to endure deteriorating infrastructure and poor service delivery on a daily basis. Residents have no choice but to submit petition after petition for […]

The post Tshwane’s contempt for petitions undermines service delivery and ratepayers appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane’s Contempt Undermines Service Delivery and Ratepayers

Tshwane Mayoral Committee Writes off Millions, Despite Being Unsure of Exact Amount

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro Council’s decision to write off millions in debt, without being certain of the exact amount or the legitimate grounds for doing so, serves as shocking proof of the Metro’s poor financial management. In a Mayoral Committee report tabled to the Council, two different amounts — R17 million and R15,6 million — are […]

The post Tshwane Mayoral Committee writes off millions, despite being unsure of exact amount appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane Mayoral Committee Writes off Millions, Despite Being Unsure of Exact Amount

Fuel Crisis Already Hampering Tshwane Councillors’ Oversight Role

Location: News

The fuel crisis in South Africa has already reached the point where it is preventing the Community Safety Oversight Committee of the Tshwane Metro from functioning properly. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) anticipates that this will become a nationwide problem, requiring thorough planning and the sensible use of available fuel. In Tshwane, a scheduled […]

The post Fuel crisis already hampering councillors’ oversight role in Tshwane appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreFuel Crisis Already Hampering Tshwane Councillors’ Oversight Role

Tshwane Metro’s Demand Regarding Historic Harlequin Sports Club Is Unrealistic and Absurd

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s demand that the historic Harlequin Sports Club in Groenkloof, which has operated as a community sports club for 122 years, must be restored to its “original” state as a farm within a few weeks, is unrealistic and absurd. The Club, which was founded in 1902, is an important community institution with hundreds […]

The post Tshwane Metro’s demand regarding historic Harlequin Sports Club is unrealistic and absurd appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane Metro’s Demand Regarding Historic Harlequin Sports Club Is Unrealistic and Absurd

Answers Demanded Regarding Tshwane’s Failed Housing Projects

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s Department of Human Settlements’ performance report for the 2024/25 financial year reveals serious failures, the squandering of public funds and failure to hold contractors accountable. One of the most shocking examples is a housing development in Bronkhorstspruit and eastern surrounds. Flawed designs and major delays by the consultant, Lilibara Projects, resulted in […]

The post Freedom Front Plus demands answers regarding Tshwane’s failed housing projects appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreAnswers Demanded Regarding Tshwane’s Failed Housing Projects

Tshwane’s Unrealistic Tariff Hikes Could See Households Shelling out up to R450 More per Month

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s proposed 2026/27 draft budget could drive up residents’ monthly household expenses by an estimated R300 to R450. These sharp increases were announced on Thursday during the tabling of the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) to the Council. The proposed increases are as follows: • Water: +10,0%• Electricity: +8,8%• Sanitation: +5,0%• Property […]

The post Tshwane’s unrealistic tariff hikes could see households shelling out up to R450 more per month appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane’s Unrealistic Tariff Hikes Could See Households Shelling out up to R450 More per Month

Tshwane’s IDP is Ctrl A, Ctrl C, Ctrl V

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s 2026/27 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is nothing more than a rehash of previous plans, reflecting three years of strategic decay and institutional paralysis. The report was tabled to the Council today. An analysis by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) revealed that the Metro is ignoring critical infrastructure needs while acknowledging that […]

The post Tshwane’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is no more than copy and paste appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane’s IDP is Ctrl A, Ctrl C, Ctrl V

R130 Million in Tax Money Disappears Into the Bottomless Pit of Incomplete Infrastructure Projects

Location: News

During Thursday’s council meeting of the Tshwane Metro, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemned the proposal to write off R130 million in capital assets relating to incomplete infrastructure projects. This step is nothing but a calculated attempt to repaint large-scale administrative failure as a simple accounting correction. This massive financial loss is the […]

The post R130 million in tax money disappears into the bottomless pit of incomplete infrastructure projects appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreR130 Million in Tax Money Disappears Into the Bottomless Pit of Incomplete Infrastructure Projects

Tshwane’s R26 Billion Tourism Plan: A Dangerous Pipe Dream

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) regards the Tshwane Metro’s recent announcement of a R26 billion tourism plan as an economic pipe dream that is completely out of touch with the fiscal reality of the capital. Promising 80 000 new jobs by 2029 while the Metro’s basic assets and infrastructure are collapsing is nothing short […]

The post Tshwane’s R26 billion tourism plan: a dangerous pipe dream in the context of collapsing infrastructure appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane’s R26 Billion Tourism Plan: A Dangerous Pipe Dream

Investigations Into Corruption Allegations of City of Tshwane Officials and Political Representatives

Location: News

As part of the multi-party coalition government in the City of Tshwane, the GOOD party has expressed concern about the allegations of corruption against city officials and some representatives of other political parties.

The post GOOD WELCOMES INVESTIGATIONS INTO CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS OF CITY OF TSHWANE OFFICIALS AND POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVES appeared first on For Good.

Read moreInvestigations Into Corruption Allegations of City of Tshwane Officials and Political Representatives

No Surprise as TMPD Deputy Commissioner is Suspended

Location: News

The suspension of the Deputy Commissioner of the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD), Umashi Dhlamini, comes as no surprise to the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). Dhlamini, who is responsible for finance and administration within the TMPD, was suspended following serious allegations of irregularities that came to light during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The […]

The post Skorsing van adjunkkommissaris van Tshwane-metropolisie kom as geen verrassing appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreNo Surprise as TMPD Deputy Commissioner is Suspended

Power Problems in Tshwane’s Ward 55 Escalate

Location: News

Over the last two years, power outages in Ward 55 of the Tshwane Metro, which includes Kirkney, Zandfontein and Boekenhoutkloof, have increased so severely that residents experience disruptions on a daily basis. In many cases, it takes several days before electricity supply is restored. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has repeatedly reported outages and […]

The post Power problems in Tshwane’s Ward 55 escalate while officials drag their feet appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read morePower Problems in Tshwane’s Ward 55 Escalate

Evidence Before Madlanga Points to Possible Irregularities in Tshwane Tender

Location: News

The evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations of political interference in a security tender in the Tshwane Metro is extremely concerning and details an issue that could have been avoided. While the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) was at the steer of the Community Safety portfolio, a technology-driven security model was followed which […]

The post Evidence before Madlanga points to possible irregularities in Tshwane tender appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreEvidence Before Madlanga Points to Possible Irregularities in Tshwane Tender

Tshwane Department of Human Settlements Fails

Location: News

It is evident from the Tshwane Metro’s Department of Human settlements’ quarterly report for the period between June and November 2025 that the Department failed to fulfil its constitutional mandate. Consequently, nearly an entire quarter of providing Metro residents, particularly low-income and vulnerable groups, access to decent, safe and sustainable housing has been lost in […]

The post Department of Human Settlements in Tshwane fails appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane Department of Human Settlements Fails

Sick Officials Crippling Service Delivery

Location: News

It is clearly evident from a recent report by the Tshwane Metro’s Human Capital Management Group that officials are crippling service delivery with an exceptionally high incidence of sick leave, while management does nothing about it. Between April and June 2025, the Metro’s 18 266 permanent employees logged a whopping 43 033 days of sick […]

The post Siek Tshwane-amptenare verlam metro en kelder dienslewering appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreSick Officials Crippling Service Delivery

Answers Demanded Regarding Possible Large-Scale Housing Project in Gezina

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has formally approached the Tshwane Metro Council to obtain answers following rumours of a large-scale housing development at 531 Nico Smit Street in Gezina, where up to 400 people could potentially be accommodated in an area where service delivery is already vulnerable. The uncertainty surrounding the project is causing […]

The post Freedom Front Plus wants answers regarding possible large-scale housing project in Gezina appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreAnswers Demanded Regarding Possible Large-Scale Housing Project in Gezina

Tshwane Spends R37 Million on Officials Sitting at Home

Location: News

In the 2024/25 financial year, the Tshwane Metro paid more than R37 million in salaries to suspended officials who are sitting at home awaiting their disciplinary hearings. According to a report by the Metro’s Corporate and Shared Services Department, there are currently 27 employees on suspension – 23 have been waiting for their hearings for […]

The post Tshwane spends R37 million on suspended officials sitting at home appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

Read moreTshwane Spends R37 Million on Officials Sitting at Home