Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
metropolitan municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Mkhululi Dlevu is challenging the administration in Buffalo City, highlighting unfinished municipal projects in Mdantsane.Some support1 report
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The SIU is currently probing allegations of maladministration and corruption within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, involving the National Prosecuting Authority.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A legal dispute is underway regarding missing candidates, with applications filed concerning candidate exclusions before the constitutional court.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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President Ramaphosa has authorized the SIU to investigate the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality regarding allegations of maladministration and corruption.Some support1 report
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Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality collaborates on a road upgrade with co-funding in the Eastern Cape.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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South Africa's Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, led by Zukiswa Ncitha, is located within the country.Some support1 report
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Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality failed to meet a deadline set by the National Treasury regarding funding or compliance matters.Some support2 reports
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ANC retained seats in Eastern Cape by-elections and maintains presence in Buffalo City.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Stakeholder raises concerns about operational issues in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is a step on the way to someone else- How does the cable theft and vandalism of infrastructure affect the South African Police Service?SAPS faces operational challenges amid cable theft and official negligence in Buffalo City MetroReported
- How will the SIU investigation into Buffalo City affect the African National Congress?The SIU probe into Buffalo City challenges ANC's governance and resource managementReported
Around Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality this week
News at the entities that move Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality most-
Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralA White Paper has been released aiming to reform service delivery and governance.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
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National Treasury StructuralThe National Treasury made R823 million available to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on October 22, 2026.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
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National Prosecuting Authority StructuralAgencies have cleared Cyril Ramaphosa of any legal breaches following an investigation into conduct related to theft.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
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Eastern Cape TransactionalDWS received an alert regarding illnesses at Rhodes University, prompting a technical response involving NICD.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
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South Africa Shared contextGeopolitical tensions are causing fuel prices to soar in South Africa, coinciding with a health survey conducted by Mediclinic.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
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Gauteng Shared contextNICD recorded cases in Gauteng while DWS investigated water contamination in the province.Moves Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Connections
The 12 strongest of 36, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
The President utilizes executive authority to oversee a Special Investigating Unit probe into the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
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National Prosecuting Authority Structural
The municipality is subject to investigation regarding maladministration and corruption, with evidence formally referred to the NPA for prosecution.
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National Treasury Structural
The Buffalo City Municipality is formally dependent on the National Treasury for equitable share transfers and operates under its regulatory deadlines.
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United Democratic Movement Operational
The two entities are currently engaged in a dispute regarding the status of candidates.
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Eastern Cape Transactional
The municipality and province collaborate on specific infrastructure projects, such as road upgrades, involving shared funding.
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Zukiswa Ncitha Structural
Zukiswa Ncitha serves as the mayor of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
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South Africa Shared context
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is geographically situated within the borders of South Africa.
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Gauteng Shared context
Both the municipality and the province are subjects of an SIU probe regarding operational issues.
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Sue Bentley Operational
A stakeholder is raising concerns about the operational issues of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
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African Transformation Movement Operational
The African Transformation Movement demands investigation into the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality's misuse of resources.
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African National Congress Shared context
The African National Congress maintains a political presence within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
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Mdantsane Shared context
The Municipality operates and maintains projects within the geographical area of Mdantsane.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 events- The SIU is currently probing allegations of maladministration and corruption within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, involving the National Prosecuting Authority.
- A legal dispute is underway regarding missing candidates, with applications filed concerning candidate exclusions before the constitutional court.
- President Ramaphosa has authorized the SIU to investigate the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality regarding allegations of maladministration and corruption.