At ward level, the City is designed to depend on its 135 ward committees — statutory bodies led by ward councillors and made up of community representatives — to manage service delivery concerns. These committees are intended to serve as the first point of contact between residents and the municipality.

At ward level, the City is designed to depend on its 135 ward committees &mdash; statutory bodies led by ward councillors and made up of community representatives &mdash; to manage service delivery concerns. These committees are intended to serve as the first point of contact between residents and the municipality.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Joburg’s Ward Committees Fail as Residents Step In to Fill the Service Delivery Gap

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Tensions rise on the global stage as South Africa&nbsp;is reportedly disinvited from the G7 Summit&nbsp;in Evian. Jean-No&euml;l Barrot&nbsp;denies claims that Donald Trump&nbsp;influenced Emmanuel Macron&nbsp;to withdraw the invitation to Cyril Ramaphosa. The development unfolds alongside escalating tensions linked to a potential Iran&ndash;United States conflict, raising concerns about shifting alliances. Analysts like Thembisa Fakude&nbsp;and Patrick Bond&nbsp;weigh in on the geopolitical and economic implications.

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Khathutshelo Rasilingwane&rsquo;s political journey reflects a steady rise through the Democratic Alliance, from grassroots activist to councillor and MMC in Ekurhuleni. Now serving as a provincial legislator and the DA&rsquo;s mayoral candidate, she enters a high-stakes contest against Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. Her candidacy comes at a critical time, as service delivery challenges dominate the agenda and voters demand accountable, effective leadership in Ekurhuleni.

Joburg’s Ward Committees Fail as Residents Step In to Fill the Service Delivery Gap

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