Despite the chronic water shortages plaguing various regions of the country, South African municipalities have failed to utilize a staggering R1 billion in Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grants (RBIG) over the past five years. This significant sum was ultimately returned to the National Treasury, a revelation made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lerato Phasha - Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at South African Local Government Association (SALGA). 

 

Despite the chronic water shortages plaguing various regions of the country, South African municipalities have failed to utilize a staggering R1 billion in Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grants (RBIG) over the past five years. This significant sum was ultimately returned to the National Treasury, a revelation made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lerato Phasha - Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at South African Local Government Association (SALGA).&nbsp;
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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Municipalities returned R1bn in unspent water grants over five years

South African employers are facing a mounting wave of legal risk due to the intersection of established laws and recently gazetted regulations. According to Workforce Healthcare, a prominent provider of occupational health and wellness services, the gap between statutory requirements and current corporate practices has reached a critical point. With an extensive network of 101 clinics and nine mobile medical units, the organization is actively sounding the alarm on the potential consequences for businesses that fail to align their operations with the evolving legal landscape. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Robin George – Senior Occupational Medicine Practitioner and National Operations Manager Workforce Healthcare.

South African employers are facing a mounting wave of legal risk due to the intersection of established laws and recently gazetted regulations. According to Workforce Healthcare, a prominent provider of occupational health and wellness services, the gap between statutory requirements and current corporate practices has reached a critical point. With an extensive network of 101 clinics and nine mobile medical units, the organization is actively sounding the alarm on the potential consequences for businesses that fail to align their operations with the evolving legal landscape. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Robin George &ndash; Senior Occupational Medicine Practitioner and National Operations Manager Workforce Healthcare.

SA employers' handling of employee medical records is criminal

The Black Business Council (BBC) has formally declared its unwavering support for the Legal Sector Code, standing in solidarity with a broad coalition of legal and governmental bodies. This collective defense, recently tested in court, underscores a unified commitment to transforming the legal landscape in South Africa. By aligning with these organizations, the BBC reinforces its dedication to ensuring that the legal profession reflects the country's demographic reality and promotes equitable participation. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Kganki Matabane - Black Business Council CEO.

The Black Business Council (BBC) has formally declared its unwavering support for the Legal Sector Code, standing in solidarity with a broad coalition of legal and governmental bodies. This collective defense, recently tested in court, underscores a unified commitment to transforming the legal landscape in South Africa. By aligning with these organizations, the BBC reinforces its dedication to ensuring that the legal profession reflects the country's demographic reality and promotes equitable participation. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Kganki Matabane - Black Business Council CEO.

Kganki Matabane - CEO: Black Business Council

For the second time in less than a year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has issued a stern warning to Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, declaring the City’s budget unfunded and the municipality in a state of severe financial distress. In a letter dated 24 April 2026, the Minister ordered an immediate halt to the implementation of a massive wage deal with municipal workers, demanding a clear explanation of how such an agreement could possibly be financed given the City’s current trajectory. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lebogang Ndawo Regional Deputy Chairperson of South African Municipal Workers (SAMWU).

For the second time in less than a year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has issued a stern warning to Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, declaring the City&rsquo;s budget unfunded and the municipality in a state of severe financial distress. In a letter dated 24 April 2026, the Minister ordered an immediate halt to the implementation of a massive wage deal with municipal workers, demanding a clear explanation of how such an agreement could possibly be financed given the City&rsquo;s current trajectory. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lebogang Ndawo Regional Deputy Chairperson of South African Municipal Workers (SAMWU).

Municipalities returned R1bn in unspent water grants over five years

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