This KZN municipality is set to retrench half its staff
The Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union and the SA Municipal Workers Union picketed outside the offices this week, opposing retrenchments.
Newcastle mayor still getting R90k salary despite quitting
An administrative bungle at the Newcastle Municipality has resulted in its former mayor receiving his salary for almost two months despite resigning from his job.
eThekwini's corruption charged Zandile Sithole returns to work
A senior eThekwini official who is being investigated for tender rigging, fraud and corruption has returned to work.
Pietermaritzburg municipality on verge of collapse
Billing and service delivery problems frustrating ratepayers, reports Siphelele Buthelezi
DUT to resume academic programme after heated protests
The Durban University of Technology intends using educational workshops in an effort to promote peace following violent student protests which have plagued the university.
Guptas host extravagant Abu Dhabi wedding despite R5. 4m SA debt
The Gupta family splashed out on a wedding celebration in Abu Dhabi, but have yet to settle a bill for a bash they hosted at Sun City six years ago.
Cryptocurrency is a sophisticated pyramid scheme, Sarb warns
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said cryptocurrency did not meet any requirements of a currency.
Durban businessman killed in Umhlanga nightclub brawl over 'stupid argument'
A Durban businessman was shot dead when he tried to intervene in a brawl at the Palm Boulevard in Umhlanga yesterday.
Hawks make more arrests as they clean out ‘corrupt’ council
Court appearances of Safer City manager, ghost workers, EPWP recruiter; audit report calls out CIIU’s backlog
Want to sing with Zuma? eThekwini to hold auditions for back-up singers
For those who?d like to sing and dance with former president Jacob Zuma, now is your a chance.
Families of South Africans who drowned in Mozambique slam govt for lack of support
Family members of four friends who drowned while holidaying on Mozambique?s Portuguese Islands have criticised government for failing to provide them with support
New flushing toilets and taps for pupils after Zondo repays act of kindness
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo visited Ixopo in southern KwaZulu-Natal and changed the plight of pupils at his former school.
Greyville Racecourse gets greenlight to host events despite outcry
Following public consultations, the municipality took a resolution to grant Gold Circle a special permit based on a majority vote in the council.
Tender delays mean Christmas will come late for Durban's senior citizens
The delay has caused a headache for ward councillors who said senior citizens were bombarding them with enquiries about their party.
Ethekwini official, two others arrested for ‘ghost’ payments
Three men, including an eThekwini Municipality official, who allegedly defrauded the EPWP were arrested by the Hawks.
Escape from a lion’s jaws - survivor tells gripping story
A big cat on the loose in KZN has attacked a villager, who is lucky to be alive to tell his story
Father of boy killed in goal post tragedy pays tribute to son
Mr Sahil Singh had been buying Kiyan a goalkeeping glove kit in the UK when he learnt of his death.
Junior Riverside team honours peer who was killed by a goalpost
A bunch of flowers was laid in front of a goalpost, not as a symbol of victory for a match, but a reminder of a loss of life.
Civil rights organisations warn on threats to Zondo Commission
The political discourse being dominated by the EFF, BLF and others was steeped in racism and hate speech, said civil rights organizations.
Confusion as police minister snubs SA’s Interpol man, backs Russia
So near, yet so far for Durban brigadier - who flew to Dubai with the backing of minister - but his candidacy was later withdrawn.
Durban's city manager orders probe into spending on parties
eThekwini Municipality could spend about R2m for Cassper?s #FillUpMosesMabhida concert and generate income by selling food and beverages.
Pearl Modiadie to host Crown Gospel Awards again
Event organiser Zanele Mbokazi said the grand prize winner would win a trip to the US, where they would perform at a concert and at a church abroad.
Leon Schuster's new movie focuses on rhino poaching
Film maker's movie for the summer of 2018 also features glam queen Khanyi Mbau and raises awareness about the plight of rhinos.
We risk our lives to root out corruption, says integrity head
International Fraud Awareness Week is being observed this week around the world, while Durban hosts a Fraud Awareness Seminar.
'Living with diabetes does not mean life must stop' - Sophie Ndaba
According to the World Health Organisation 2016 report, being overweight or obese is strongly linked to diabetes.