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Inside the Umvoti council chamber brawl: Democracy's breaking point?

Witness how a December Umvoti council meeting erupted into violence, with expelled members clashing physically and bodyguards reportedly brandishing weapons. What does this mean for local democracy?

By Mamparra September 17, 2026 5 min read

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What did Nelson Mandela Bay's council do instead of helping flood victims?

By Mamparra September 11, 2026 4 min read

As streets became rivers, elected officials in Nelson Mandela Bay were busy with procedural points and digital applause during a virtual session that delivered zero useful information.

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Guess who got to party in the Cape Town council chamber?

By Mamparra September 6, 2026 5 min read

While elected officials are forced to meet virtually, the ruling party used the city's main chamber for a private event, sparking a political firestorm.

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Guess who's really benefiting from South Africa's sports department?

By Mamparra September 1, 2026 5 min read

While 54 under-20 athletes pooled money for Oregon, the Department of Sport spent R31 million on a luxury lounge for a tournament we didn't even qualify for. The priorities are clear.

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Gauteng's R34 million monthly office bill: The shocking truth behind empty buildings.

By Mamparra August 20, 2026 4 min read

Discover how Gauteng is wasting R408 million annually on rented offices, even as 41 government-owned buildings stand unusable and neglected. It's a staggering public-sector failure.

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How do you fund a R9 million sports complex that was never built?

By Mamparra August 15, 2026 4 min read

The NLC approved R9 million for a Soweto sports complex, but R6 million was paid out before anyone noticed there was nothing there. What happened to the money?

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Where did R25 million for Olympic athletes really go? A tribunal orders payback.

By Mamparra August 9, 2026 4 min read

For years, funds meant for South Africa's 2016 Olympic team took a "scenic detour" through favored hands. Now, a Special Tribunal has finally ordered SASCOC and others to return almost R25 million.

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Inside the Umvoti council chamber brawl: Democracy's breaking point?

Witness how a December Umvoti council meeting erupted into violence, with expelled members clashing physically and bodyguards reportedly brandishing weapons. What does this mean for local democracy?

By Mamparra September 17, 2026 5 min read

Inside the Umvoti council chamber brawl: Democracy's breaking point?

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How do you fund a R9 million sports complex that was never built?

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Inside the Umvoti council chamber brawl: Democracy's breaking point?