Articles for Steve Kretzmann

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Elections 2026: Blunders in Mangaung are poisoning Free State water

While the municipality loses billions, sewage flows into rivers and residents struggle for water

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Feature | 1 September 2026

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Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soars

Latest Water Outlook reveals City’s plan for 300-million extra litres a day has slipped to 2036

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News | 31 August 2026

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Hawks have only half the staff they need

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations needs more investigators

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News | 19 August 2026

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Revealed: how whistleblowers worked with activists to stem PRASA looting

Martha Ngoye and Tiro Holele, who were axed after revealing corruption, are asking the Concourt to reconsider its decision to not hear their appeal

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News | 12 August 2026

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PRASA denies paying gangster-linked companies in Cape Town

But amaBhungane disputes “straw-man” findings

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News | 5 August 2026

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Elections 2026: Amahlathi municipality is doing better on paper but residents yet to see the benefits

Infrastructure projects grind to a halt

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Feature | 22 July 2026

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Giant data centres get the first green light from Cape Town tribunal

Two massive water-hungry and energy-hungry data centres are proposed next to the airport

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News | 14 July 2026

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Treasury says freezing R13.5bn for 69 municipalities should not disrupt services

If municipalities address unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure, funds could be released within the month

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News | 9 July 2026

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Heritage farmhouse in McGregor unlawfully demolished by municipality

Historic buildings left to be stripped, despite provincial MPLs recommending it be used as a safe house

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News | 22 June 2026