The Eastern Cape government will disburse over R135 million to address housing problems and other services in the Nelson Mandela Metro following recent protests by residents.

The government is moving full steam ahead with creating a unified public administration to speed up the delivery of services, according to Minister of Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

The South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI) will establish a new model for training and development, including a Local Government Learning Academy (LOGOLA).

Speaking during the deployment of 199 CDWs to different wards across the province, Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa said CDW's should concern themselves with becoming the "pulse of both government and the community at local level."

A community-driven housing project is thriving in Cape Town and could be used as a model for future housing initiatives to address housing shortages in the province.

President Thabo Mbeki said at a special municipal Imbizo in the North West that demonstrations "by our masses" indicates that "ward committee members are not performing according to expectations".

In a quest to become more costumer-focused, Buffalo City this week launched its Customer Care Survey in a drive to be result oriented in the delivery of services. A total of 2 000 households will be canvassed on municipal services.

KwaZulu-Natal Local Government MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu yesterday announced a R1.1 billion bail out for weak municipalities to enable them to deliver basic services.

The Ekurhuleni Metro has faced up to the challenge of tackling the HIV/Aids pandemic with a multipronged approach - involving both residents and municipal employees.

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