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Beneath the surface of America’s bustling cities, suburbs, and school systems lies a story of growing concern—one of mounting fiscal pressures that threaten the long-term delivery of public services. While local needs naturally differ across urban transit hubs, rural fire districts, and suburban communities, repeated spending that outpaces revenues creates dangerous imbalances. Over time, these…

An independent report into the finances at Worcestershire County Council has warned that it is facing “severe and escalating” pressure – and is not sustainable without another emergency government bailout.

ByVanessa Vasconcelos Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:34PM There are lessons to learn in finance at any age, and experts say it’s never too early to start the dialogue with children.

Over the past few weeks an unexpected illustration of soft power has been exercised by finance minister Enoch Godongwana. In April the minister delivered a letter to Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero threatening to withhold the July instalment of the city’s equitable share grant. The basis for the th…

Zuma takes over MKP finances, appoints himself as ‘accounting officer’ Former president Jacob Zuma. Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images MK Party president Jacob Zuma recently told party structures that the party was in a “pitiful” financial position. The party reportedly inherited an estimated R28 mil…