SAHRC pledges to intervene over plight of KZN flood victims
The DA and the SAHRC met on Monday after the party handed over a memorandum of demands to the Chapter Nine institution earlier this month over the poor living conditions of flood victims in eThekwini mass care centres.
KZN Health MEC urges people to approach the festive ‘silly season’ with caution
MEC Nomagugu Simelane says during the ‘silly season’ health facilities’ casualty units become overcrowded with people being rushed in due to road accidents as well as violent and alcohol related injuries
16 Days of Activism: Female-headed households at a higher risk of crime
Ahead of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, a woman working in the security industry offers important safety tips for women to adopt in ensuring a safe environment.
Raft of measures in place to help stabilise water supply in Ugu District – KZN premier
Measures implemented by Ugu District to improve and stabilise water supply include refurbishment of the mechanical and electrical components of St Helen’s Rock.
SAHRC set to respond to DA’s demands over KZN ‘human rights crisis’
The SAHRC says it has been liaising with the DA regarding its concerns.
ActionSA welcomes suspension of eThekwini top official for ‘delaying sewage repairs’
It is alleged that eThekwini Municipality’s head of Supply Chain Management had failed to promptly approve tenders for goods and services, which has resulted in backlog and delays in rudimentary service delivery.
Drive to achieve Comrades Marathon ‘glory’ may lead to cheating says KZN Athletics
KZNA announced yesterday that it had completed initial investigations into alleged cheating and the implicated athletes were being sent official communication and would be given seven days to respond.
Nine Comrades Marathon runners stand to be disqualified following cheating allegations
The majority of misdemeanours relate to athletes not running the entire 90km course but also to allowing other athletes to run with their race bibs and providing incorrect qualification information.
Attempted murder of KZN traditional leader condemned
According to reports, Inkosi Khumalo was quickly rushed to hospital after he was attacked by gunmen near his home on Thursday morning
DA calls for clear plan of action for Msunduzi’s dire state
The DA has requested that the plan of action prioritises the lack of capacity within the Water and Sanitation Department amongst other things.
Residents urged to move from floodplains as Msunduzi homes flooded after river burst its banks
The plea was made by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sihle Zikalala when he visited Peace Valley in Pietermaritzburg yesterday after houses in low-lying areas were damaged by heavy rains on Wednesday.
Look: Msunduzi residents clean-up after homes flooded, opposition parties urge government to act swiftly to help victims
Opposition parties have called on the government in KZN to act swiftly following the floods in the Msunduzi Municipality that have affected 35 homes and caused road and infrastructure damage.
Baby Savers SA highlights plight of mothers in crisis ahead of Verulam baby abandonment case
The organisation says that it will be attending the court appearance of a mother who abandoned her baby in Verulam north of Durban last month.
Teens urged to speak out about stress after matric pupil commits suicide after exam
Educational psychologist Professor Kobus Maree urged parents, community members and teachers to seek out vulnerable children showing signs of strain.
eThekwini mayor to unveil buildings in oThongathi that will house flood victims
EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda will unveil some of the buildings that will house flood victims in oThongathi today.
Petition against pit bulls moves closer to 50 000 target, organisation wants to hand petition to agriculture minister
The Sizwe Kupelo Foundation, which started the petition, said at 50 000, the petition will be handed over to Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza
Non-payment of municipal debt affects Eskom’s sustainability
Eskom says electricity supply debt racked up by municipalities is negatively affecting its financial performance.
Murdered KwaDukuza traffic officer was dedicated to his job
Superintendent Eddie Boaventura, who was shot several times on Friday, died as a result of his injuries.
KZN police commissioner condemns killing of five people in Ndwedwe
Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has instructed that a team comprising of seasoned detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime Unit investigate the matter.
New DA ward 10 councillor hopes to make late councillor Tex Collins proud
Following the death of Tex Collins, Laing stepped into acting position in ward 10 and was voted in officially by the community on Wednesday.
IFP files objection with IEC ahead of by-election
The IFP said in its letter to the IEC that it had discovered discrepancies regarding voters who had registered online and manually to vote in the ward 5 by-election
Kaunda applauds informal traders for their contribution to economy
eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda encouraged the informal traders to think bigger than where they are now and enter bigger/formal sectors.
Driver and passenger die in truck roll-over near Pinetown
Two adult males sustained fatal injuries and were declared deceased on the scene after the truck they were travelling in rolled down an embankment on Stockville Road in Mahogany Ridge near Pinetown.
Union applauds Education Department for smooth first day of matric exams
The department says despite the rain in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal there were no reported disruptions in all provinces.
WATCH: DA demands SAHRC ‘step up over KZN human rights crisis’
The DA says the memorandum follows as ongoing attempts by the DA to engage with the SAHRC continue to be snubbed.