ANC denies collusion allegations by ActionSA
ActionSA provincial chairperson Zwakele Mncwango must come with proof of payment for the venue by the City, says ANC provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo.
ActionSA accuses ICC of colluding with eThekwini
ActionSA has accused the ICC of colluding with the eThekwini Municipality when they signed a memorandum of understanding to host a Women’s Month Launch event, but instead used the ratepayers’ money towards the Women’s League elective conference.
uMzumbe transport business mogul launches community development fund
The family of transport and energy business mogul Lizwi Maphumulo has announced a R1 million fund that will go towards various community development initiatives in uMzumbe and the greater South Coast.
South African Music Awards due to rake in over R350 million: EDTEA
DA accused of fabricating and peddling lies about SAMAs funding; Awards expected to bolster the economy of the province DA.
Where is the proof? EDTEA asks DA
DA KZN provincial leader Francois Rodgers said that the DA has an enormous amount of information around corruption allegations.
IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa heading to Parliament
The IFP announced that President Velenkosini Hlabisa had been nominated to succeed the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as leader of the IFP in the National Assembly.
eThekwini ready to host 2023 BRICS games
The eThekwini Metro said that it will welcome BRICS nations for the 5th edition of the BRICS games, adding that it was an exciting initiative that will see athletes from across the BRICS member countries compete at the highest level.
Appeal for tankers as water flow gets going in the north
This after the City announced that water had started flowing to homes in most areas in the northern region following interventions by eThekwini Municipality and uMngeni-uThukela Water.
King Cetshwayo District gears up for Salga games
The King Cetshwayo District Municipality has said that it is all systems go for the much-awaited Salga municipal games which will culminate at the provincial games to take place from December 8 to 10.
eThekwini Revenue Management System under spotlight
The eThekwini Municipal Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday, resolved that the irregular expenditure incurred on the project in the amount of R727 251 789. 00 be written off on the basis that the municipality had derived value from the system as it was currently utilised as revenue billing and receipting system.
DA defies Kaunda’s gagging order
The DA councillors conducted an oversight inspection of damaged and dilapidated eThekwini Municipality infrastructure in Chatsworth’s wards 65 and 70.
Empangeni to get a facelift
City of uMhlathuze mayor Xolani Ngwezi has committed his municipality to the revitalisation and rebuilding of the northern KZN town of Empangeni.
Jubilation as Greater Edendale residents receive title deeds
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Sipho “KK” Nkosi said that he has designated Tuesdays of every week, of every month as Title Deeds Day.
Opposition parties scoff at eThekwini’s ‘vote-garnering’ service delivery
The eThekwini Municipality has been accused of using service delivery as a ploy to garner votes, now that the 2024 national elections are around the corner.
KZN Social Development confirms NPO payments
KZN Social Development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza has assured all NPOs that had outstanding government funding stipends that they will be receiving their payments by end of October.
eThekwini youth hail City’s Youth Driver’s Licence Programme
Durban — The youth of eThekwini Municipality are keen to be part of the Youth Driver’s Licence Programme, anticipating that it will make their job seeking opportunities smoother.
Harry Gwala elective conference ‘resounding success’
ANC KZN chairperson Siboniso Duma heaped praise on the Harry Gwala region, as did the Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the Nelson Mandela University, Bheki Mngomezulu.
uMlalazi mayor gets Best Woman award
uMlalazi Municipality mayor Queen Xulu has been awarded the Best Woman in local government accolade award for her sterling work in service delivery and improving the lives of her rural municipal communities.
Cautious nod given to eThekwini’s new sanitation proposals
The City’s Water and Sanitation Unit Acting Strategic Executive, Lungi Zuma, said that new innovations were meant to make systems climate-resilient and economically and environmentally sustainable.
Durban abuzz with fans ahead of MTN8 final
eThekwini spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said the estimated attendance at the Moses Mabhida Stadium for the game would be about 54 000. They expected an economic injection to have around a total direct impact of around R43 737 813 on the City’s economy.
Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa head warns CIT looters of consequences
Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa head Grant Clark warns those members of society who rush to the cash-in-transit heist scenes and engage in looting, stressing that, by doing so, they are committing a criminal offence.
Two cash-in-transit heists in 24 hours
Three people were treated for moderate to serious injuries after a cash-in-transit vehicle was blown up with explosives in what “seemed like a scene from a movie”, on Malandela Road, B-section in KwaMashu.
Relief for rural residents as R8 million in water projects launched
The communities of rural Mthonjaneni Local Municipality, around Melmoth, will soon receive the much-needed, long-awaited life-saving water supply, after King Cetshwayo District Municipality mayor Councillor Thami Ntuli launched the projects.
DA refutes Kaunda’s accusations
This comes after eThekwini Municipality mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said the DA was gradually becoming a political party that thrived on amplifying the City’s challenges with the sole purpose of obfuscating the work being done to resolve the issue.
Councillor blames poor sanitation for M19 protest
This was revealed by Ward 25 councillor Themba Mkhize. He said he had been in contact with the residents from the Silver Willow informal settlements in the Springfield area.