The Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality has refused to unblock anybody who, according to its records, is not up to date with rates and taxes unless they pay 25% of their arrears.
The Inxuba Yethemba Municipality, seated in Cradock, owes Eskom more than R435-million – and yet it has approved the purchase of two luxury vehicles for the mayor and speaker, saying their current rides ‘endanger’ their lives.
The office of the public protector is investigating 162 cases involving different Eastern Cape government departments, municipalities and universities.
With temperatures regularly soaring into the high thirties and many visitors expected, the Cradock Business Forum has voiced concern about a decision to implement night-time water shedding on the eve of a busy festive season. This comes after officials said the town’s water reticulation had bec.