SACN, together with Wits University's Forced Migration Studies Programme and Department of Home Affairs (DHA), hosted a one-day seminar in September bringing together representatives from local governments and others working with (and on behalf of) migrant communities.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has confirmed that Durban is to host the South African round of the A1 Grand Prix World Cup of Motor sport in January next year.

More than a billion rand has already been written off by Joburg city as part of its municipal services subsidy scheme.

With its Air Quality Management Plan, Johannesburg has adopted a set of air quality guidelines to keep the city's air clean and easy to breathe.

Salga has launched a policy guideline to enable municipalities to provide low-income groups with rental houses and an option to buy.

Pietermaritzburg has abundant historical monuments and sites within its townships to ensure a constant flow of tourists.

Minister praised Joburg Water's Operation Gcin'amanzi, which is saving billions of litres of water in Soweto.

Tshwane metropolitan municipality has performed its duties above average in the 2004/2005 financial year, said municipality manager Blake Mosley-Lefatola.

Gauteng MEC for housing says the newly built modern hostels in Tshwane’s townships will enhance the drive to provide people with affordable rental accommodation.

The IEC has confirmed that the 2nd voter registration drive for the upcoming municipal elections will take place on 19 and 20 November 2005.