The eThekwini Municipality revealed that debt collection had increased by R7. 8 billion between 2022/23 and 2023/24.
Miss North Coast KZN finalist, Vanessa Melanie Pillay, aims to use her platform to further improve the community. Pillay will compete against 21 other participants for the title of Miss North Coast KZN next month.
The Sibaya Community Trust, various government departments and spiritual organisation – Global Mohanji Foundation – celebrated the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence handover, in Nonoti, north of Durban. The centre aims to celebrate legacy of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, whose commitment to social upliftment continues to inspire the region.
Durban ratepayers recently raised concerns that the continual electricity increases will further hurt citizens. This came in light of Nersa recently publishing Eskom’s Multi-Year Price Determination 6 revenue application for the period of Eskom’s Financial Years 2026 to 2028 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028).
The inaugural Blue Economy Week officially started on Tuesday. The week-long event aims to promote and showcase the sustainable and innovative future of Durban’s maritime and coastal resources.
In celebration of Heritage Day, the Umgeni River Bird Park and Mitchell Park Zoo celebrated one of their oldest resident’s birthday. Admiral, a tortoise, celebrated his 120th birthday.
Weston Agricultural College emerged victorious in an environmental duel against Durban High School during the first-ever Husqvarna Schools Forest Rehabilitation Challenge. They walked away with a trophy, bragging rights and a Husqvarna battery-operated leaf blower worth R10 000 (including accessories) for their school.
Some of Africa’s finest designs were showcased during the 13th instalment of the Durban Fashion Fair, themed ‘Coming of Age’.
The Durban Fashion Fair showcase kicked off on a high note on Wednesday as various interesting and captivating ‘Coming Of Age’ collections were showcased.
Twenty-two of Durban’s emerging designers are set to display their craft during the upcoming Durban Fashion Fair. The fair which takes place from Wednesday next week will provide the designers an opportunity to promote and grow their businesses.
After the ANC lost another ward to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality’s Ward 14, Durban-based political analyst Thobani Zikalala said the ANC faced an “organisational crisis”.
A video circulated on social media shows a Durban pupil believed to be drugged and the incident brought up the issue of drugs and alcohol abuse within the education system.
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has set R25 billion for nine packages under construction on the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
KwaZulu-Natal duo Sivesetfu Bhembe and Aphiwe Zuma will compete in the RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge; and will compete against chefs from across the country.
Premier of KwaZulu Natal Thamsanqa Ntuli led the uMgungundlovu District Service Delivery and Crime Fighting Imbizo, to engage directly with the community, hear the challenges they face, and identify practical solutions to enhance service delivery and address crime.
Tensions between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance have escalated after recent water disruptions at the Durban Heights Reservoir. These disruptions occurred due to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s closure of the reservoir to tackle algae contamination in the primary water supply dams.
In celebration of non-profit organisations, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the Hollywood Foundation and We Are Durban hosted the Change in Action NPO Fair. The fair provided a platform for non-profit organisations in Durban to strengthen their capacity and reach the public, bringing community needs and resources together.
eThekwini further strengthens international ties following a recent agreement with the Ningde Municipality. The agreement entails working together in trade, investment in green energy, tourism, education, and environmental sustainability between the two cities.
Hillary residents, from ward 65, have complained about illegal dumping in the vicinity of Huntley Road. The residents have raised concerns about the government not addressing this issue, which has been ongoing since last month.
Durban’s Lincoln Wilson participated in the All Africa Schools Individual Championships and All Africa Air Badminton Championships recently and returned home with a gold and bronze medal.
In celebration of International Primate Day, the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife has urged for donations to increase primate enclosures, in their mission to rehabilitate animals. International Primate Day is celebrated on September 1 and is dedicated to saving and protecting primates of all species including chimpanzees, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas and many more.
The South African Post Office is set to be liquidated next month, following a recent financial projection by Business Rescue Practitioners.
A crowned eagle was recently rehabilitated and released at the Crocworld Conservation Centre, having initially been left for dead. The eagle was discovered by a family during a fishing trip.
Four KwaZulu-Natal municipalities received a clean audit for the 2022/2023 year. This was revealed in a recent Municipal outcomes report by the Auditor General.
Durban Central residents have been complaining of negligence following an ongoing sewer issue. They say the eThekwini Municipality has not addressed their complaints, which date back to October 2022.
