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  1. Governance failures led to the resignation of a councillor, involving Babalwa Lobishe and Khusta Jack.
  2. A civil society coalition demanded improved service delivery and leadership regarding governance issues involving Babalwa Lobishe.

The mayor of Gqeberha is facing accountability for city service delivery failures.

8 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 9
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The mayor of Gqeberha is facing accountability for city service delivery failures.

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GqeberhaBabalwa Lobishe

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  1. Mayor Babalwa Lobishe is under investigation by the Hawks regarding extortion charges.1 source
  2. Leadership failures regarding service delivery and housing are being exposed.1 source
  3. The National Treasury threatens to stop grants to the municipality while Williams meets with Babalwa Lobishe's mayoral committee.Sub-event
  4. Tariff increases in Gqeberha are reportedly funding salaries rather than infrastructure improvements.Sub-event
  5. Essential services failed under Babalwa Lobishe's leadership in June 2026.1 source
  6. Mayor held responsible for service delivery failures in Gqeberha.1 source

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A civil society coalition demanded improved service delivery and leadership regarding governance issues involving Babalwa Lobishe. All 1 developments

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