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Sunday, June 8, 2025

No need for MKP elective conference, says Zuma

Speaking in Zulu, Zuma said the current MKP leadership was strong and formidable, and therefore there was no need to hold an elective conference.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Grieving Khambule family to be provided with psychosocial support

Unknown gunmen entered the house and opened fire on family members who were seated in the lounge.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

ANC on a quest to make U-turn in KZN

Mantashe’s comments came after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee which analysed the party’s electoral performance, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

By-elections: DA wins big, MKP grabs ANC ward

The DA retained all wards that they had held in Wednesday’s by-elections in KZN, with the MK Party snatching a ward from the ANC on the south coast.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

KZN Infrastructure and Human settlement MEC to raid Durban hijacked buildings

“The municipality is also one of the leading concentration regions of hijacked and abandoned buildings. ”

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Political parties hoping to oust DA in uMhlanga by-election

The DA, ANC and ActionSA – are gearing up for Wednesday’s by-election in the eThekwini Municipality’s hotly contested uMhlanga ward 35.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

King Misuzulu to host 40th edition of Zulu Royal Reed dance

The first leg of the annual Zulu Royal Reed Dance, took place last week, at Emachobeni Royal Palace in Ingwavuma, and was attended by an estimated 5000 maidens.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

eThekwini Municipality opens 34 leasing opportunities for redevelopment and development of its properties

The release opens business opportunities for both established developers and emerging first-time developers.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

ActionSA’s Athol Trollip calls for immediate probe into Durban water crisis

He said the briefing from uMgeni-uThukela Water has confirmed that the algae build-up is caused by untreated raw sewage and possibly industrial and land use related-pollution entering the water supply.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

KZN ANC Youth League march against unemployment crisis

The march follows a series of calls by the ANCYL for decisive action on what they have labelled a “national disaster” of joblessness among the youth.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Former president Thabo Mbeki wants ANC’s step-aside ruling to be broadened

The rule was adopted when former secretary-general Ace Magashule was facing corruption charges.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

DPHS crash survivor receives well wishes from Springbok star

He was found in a critical condition and placed on a manual ventilator at the scene before being rushed to a specialist hospital for further care.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

DPHS pupil crash survivor ‘recovering well’ after collision

Messages shared on the DPHS parents group chat stated that a parent from the school had visited him at the undisclosed hospital.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Deputy minister of Human Settlement leads SA delegation to Africa Urban Forum

South Africa has not been spared on rapid urbanisation resulting in people emigrating into urban areas in search of economic opportunities.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

KZN women empowered to greater heights through aviation training

Technology is taking over farming, and farmers are now using drones to spray their crops instead of tractors, which are expensive and take too much time, while drones save time and money.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Ex ANC MP fulfils ‘lifelong dream’ to establish community centre

After more than two decades in community activism and politics, Pillay stepped away from public life after the May 29 elections, saying it was time to focus on his family and community.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

ANC’s Mtolo feeling the heat, say analysts

Mtolo’s criticism came after the union had lashed out at the ANC for being part of the Government of National Unity.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

N3 full closure to facilitate blasting between Ashburton and Market Road

The N3 closure will take place between the Ashburton and Market Road Interchanges. Closures will also be necessary on the Pope Ellis Drive from R103 intersection to Ashburton Interchange in the vicinity of the blasting activities.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

KZN schools pay tribute to Michaelhouse pupil who died in car crash with parents

At least 21 people lost their lives on KZN roads in a deadly weekend across the province.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

KZN Salga mourns passing of Edumbe Municipal Manager

Khumalo was described as someone who was devoted and dedicated to his job.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

‘Deep need’ to address equality in SA, says retired Judge

Chris Nicholson said Oppenheimers and Ruperts own half the wealth in the country.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Updated

Call to improve early weather warnings

The 2021 floods that swept parts of KZN resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and left tens of thousands displaced, causing the destruction of homes and critical infrastructure.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Prominent Durban businessman bids for lottery licence worth R180 billion

The National Lottery tender is considered to be one of the biggest in the country.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Updated

City of uMhlathuze Municipality celebrates 10th consecutive clean audit

Ngwezi said the City of uMhlathuze remains committed to maintaining this standard of excellence and ensuring that all residents continue to benefit from sound financial management and effective service delivery.

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Thakasani Khumalo|Published

Edtea MEC concerned about threats to Ithala bank

MEC Zondi said that he was also concerned that national government policies could have an impact on the regional bank.

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Yogashen Pillay and Thakasani Khumalo|Published