An editorial from TimesLIVE discusses the challenges faced by South Africa's youth in preparing for the workforce, highlighting issues within various agencies such as Tvet colleges, Nsfas, Setas, and the NSF. These organizations are reportedly suffering from mismanagement and misaligned priorities, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their programs in equipping young workers for employment.

The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Singida Region has identified resource leakages and delays in the implementation of development projects funded by the Central Government. In response, the PCCB is undertaking various initiatives, including frequent surveys, to address these project management gaps and improve the efficiency of project execution in local councils.

A Gauteng school project worth R116 million is under scrutiny due to allegations of ghost structures and phantom payments. Questions have arisen regarding how payment certificates were processed despite discrepancies between the certified work and the actual conditions observed at the site, according to TimesLIVE.

The City of Ekurhuleni's revised R71 billion budget has been passed after the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) voted in favor, despite their previous opposition. They argued that failing to pass the budget could have led to the metro entering administration, which would have resulted in oversight by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

The City of Johannesburg has decided to write off approximately R918 million in historical irregular and unauthorized expenditures, which has led to a debate among councillors regarding governance and accountability. Leaders from ActionSA and the DA have raised concerns about financial mismanagement, while the ANC defends the decision as a necessary measure to address past issues.

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has defended delays to the R192m Lilian Ngoyi Street reconstruction project, saying "delayed doesn't mean failed." According to TimesLIVE, Morero attributed the two-month setback to cash-flow problems and the complexity of underground works. The mayor made the remarks in a video address reported on 9 September 2026, insisting the city remains committed to completing the project.