Government is rolling out its change management programme throughout the country to foster appropriate behaviours and attitudes among public servants to reinforce the ethos of Batho Pele.

The City's Expanded Public Works Programme is bringing more job opportunities and training to marginalised groups including women and youngsters.

Cape Town is rolling out its waste recycling projects, which have shown positive results, to more suburbs around the city.

The project, which will overhaul the ageing system across eThekwini, is expected to save the city R64-million a year in water that is being lost through leaking pipes.

Information technology can be used to improve communication between a government and its citizens, and a two-day conference explored the possibilities of egovernance.

A task team has been formed to investigate and draw up plans to secure adequate energy supply for the soccer tournament.

Cape Town's system is expected to translate complex information into a manageable and unified picture to track service delivery and performance.

The province launches public accounts committees in all 14 municipalities to review financial statements and exercise political oversight.

Joburg is selling Jozibonds, municipal retail bonds, to individuals, companies and stokvels, giving them the opportunity to invest in the city.

The provincial government wants expand the pool of the much-needed skills in municipalities and ensure the smooth roll-out of services.

The metro has set up a forum to give property developers a platform to interact with City officials in finding ways of fast-tracking building approval and land use processes.