The Yield of Power and the Power of the People

The Struggle for Transparency in KwaDukuza - Corruption in South African municipalities is no longer just a problem, it’s a crisis. Tender fraud and procurement abuse are crippling local governments, and communities are paying the price. Today, we focus on KwaDukuza Municipality, where corruption runs deep and millions are unaccounted…

In this episode of Uncensored we unpack something that shapes power, service delivery, and your daily life, but rarely makes the headlines: WARD DELIMITATION. Joining me is Warwick Chapman, political analyst , chairman of the Kwdukuza Residents Forum and long-time watcher of local government mechanics. Who Draws The Lines that…

This week on Uncensored, we expose the cracks in the official story. Thami Chiliza was detained by the mayor’s personal bodyguards, in KDM 2, one of three executive vehicles the municipality claimed were out of service. That very car was used to justify spending nearly R1 million on luxury vehicle…

Public Funds, Private Protection - Millions are being spent to shield the political elite from the very communities they were elected to serve. This week on Uncensored, we delve into the growing tension between municipal spending and grassroots service delivery — and what it reveals about the current state of…

In a high-stakes meeting with the National Energy Regulator (NERSA), the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association (DOCRRA) called for immediate intervention to address KwaDukuza Municipality’s crumbling electricity infrastructure and soaring financial losses—now exceeding R400 million in the current financial year. In this episode of Uncensored, we break down what…