The then Mayor Geyer and the local council vehemently opposed the establishment of factories.

The first two councils opposed amalgamation, but in the event of amalgamation, thought the Commission's proposal the best option.

The council represents almost 11 million South African Christians and vigorously opposes apartheid.

The local council also opposes the compulsory purchase order.

While both councils opposed the amalgamation, they identified each other as preferred partners if it had to go ahead.

The Government has intensified its control of local expenditure and local councils have strongly opposed the policy.

The Township's council at the time opposed the Big Pipe link, and brought the issue to court.

Both councils opposed the amalgamation, although the City Council concluded it was inevitable due to a shared community of interest.

This sets out its planning priorities and may show whether the council supports or opposes homeowners building on their land.

But the electoral council has opposed an audit, saying that as an autonomous body it would tally the votes and ensure there is no fraud.