#public-services

#public-services

A Department of Home Affairs employee in Paarl was bitten and assaulted by a male client who became aggressive over document submission, resulting in the office's closure.

They are in a deep hole of their own creation on staffing and so you just don't have enough people to go around to serve the public.

The Independent Water Commission's review highlighted the failure of the current water regulation system to meet societal demands and proposed an overhaul of how water companies are regulated.

Despite concerns from regulators regarding its financial situation, Affinity Water has doubled the pay of its chief executive, Keith Haslett, to 1.6 million for the 2024-25 financial year, up from 709,000 the prior year.

A series of storms left about 58 centimetres of snow on the city in less than nine days, highlighting significant shortcomings in Toronto's snow response.

Young people living in the most deprived stretches of England's coastline are three times more likely to be living with an undiagnosed mental health condition than their peers inland.

"Southern Haiti, which until recently was insulated from the violence, has seen a sharp increase in gang-related incidents," she said. "And in the east, criminal groups are exploiting land routes, including key crossings like Belladere and Malpasse, where attacks against police and customs officials have been reported."

Mamdani's proposal reflects the reality that food access cannot be left entirely to private enterprise.

Britain is characterized by an overwhelming sense of disarray, where everyday essentials become increasingly expensive while public services falter, leaving citizens frustrated.

"By bringing together innovative space companies with public sector partners, we're demonstrating that space technology delivers practical benefits here on Earth. From monitoring biodiversity to ensuring infrastructure safety, these initiatives show how satellite data can drive efficiency, sustainability and better decision-making."

A former councillor, Andrew Edwards, has been disqualified for four years following a recorded racist statement suggesting white men should own black slaves.

In 2023, Americans spent an average of $1,842 per capita on transportation services, reflecting a significant 35.2% increase from 2018.

Heathrow Airport temporarily reduced flights for 12 minutes to accommodate a flypast in celebration of the King's Birthday, showcasing respect for royal traditions.

The six-week consultation risked creating rushed guidance, lacking thorough engagement with affected stakeholders, as emphasized by leading charities advocating for an extension.

For the first time in history, the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's Office will open a permanent location in the City of Coral Gables.

This past January, a K-8 school in Vallejo was shut down for over a week after copper wire theft left them without power. More than 600 students and their families were left high and dry.

In March, Trump signed an executive order stripping more than 800,000 federal workers of their collective bargaining rights, claiming it was a matter of national security.

"We started this in January and it has been a very popular change in the program. We've seen an uptick in use and we have seen cleaner neighborhoods."

The Department of Government Efficiency is promoting improved access and utilization of data across federal agencies to enhance collaboration and decision-making.

Parents at Cypress Primary have shared their concerns with me about the proposed cuts to their lollipop man, and they are rightly concerned that this will have an impact on their children's safety.