Ithala Soc Limited Bank outlines a strategic plan to secure R2. 2 billion in funding and stabilise operations, addressing critical financial challenges and the need for a strategic alliance
An investigation is underway by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a teacher at Pitlochry Primary School, prompting protests from parents and calls for immediate action.
Residents of Phoenix have expressed their concerns over the future of Stanmore Park, fearing that proposed developments could compromise the green space's integrity and community well-being.
Enzo Coppola advocates for community collaboration in managing sports facilities in eThekwini, as the municipality establishes a new committee to oversee lease agreements and ensure sustainability
The Inkunzi Isematholeni Foundation highlights the urgent need for essential services for the homeless in Msunduzi Municipality, following a memorandum of demands presented to local authorities. Advocacy efforts aim to ensure access to basic human rights, including shelter, food, and healthcare
Manor Gardens has been approved as a Special Rating Area, promising enhanced community services and collaboration with local institutions. However, concerns about the effectiveness of such initiatives in addressing existing service delivery issues remain
The eThekwini Municipality is considering the establishment of an Inner-City Development Company to combat economic decline in Durban's CBD, addressing service delivery challenges and fostering investor confidence.
Plans are underway to restore the Tongaat Museum, a vital cultural landmark that has suffered neglect. Community leaders are demanding accountability from local authorities to ensure the preservation of Tongaat's rich heritag
Ethekwini residents express frustration over complex billing, prompting the Revenue Management Unit to implement a simplified billing system by December 2024
The eThekwini Council has approved the establishment of a special rating area in Manor Gardens, aimed at enhancing community safety and urban development in Durban. This initiative reflects a collaborative effort to improve the local environment and attract investment
Msunduzi ratepayers advocate for a collaborative forum to address municipal challenges and push for a forensic investigation into corruption, as the newly formed Premier’s Msunduzi Working Group begins its mandate
The National Treasury of South Africa has stepped in to assist the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in settling a R443 million debt with the Department of Public Works, aiming to ensure the continuity of critical education projects
MARRC has been awarded the Visibility and Social Media Award by the Hlanganisa Community Fund, recognising their exceptional online presence and community engagement efforts.
As KwaZulu-Natal faces another round of heavy rainfall, the scars of the April 2022 floods still linger in eThekwini. This article explores the municipality's preparations, the ongoing challenges faced by flood victims, and the urgent need for improved infrastructure maintenance
The Film and Publications Board (FPB) is taking significant steps to combat illegal activities, including child pornography, by gaining access to the dark web. This article explores the FPB's recent briefing on harmful online content, the challenges they face, and their ongoing efforts to protect children in South Africa
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is anticipating significant revenue from motor vehicle licences.
The workers, most of whom live in Cato Ridge and KwaXimba in the outer west region of eThekwini, have been served with retrenchment letters.
EThekwini Municipality's wastewater treatment works are operating without valid water use licences, raising concerns about compliance and service delivery.
The imminent closure of Assmang Manganese will leave over 600 workers jobless in Cato Ridge, but business leaders see a silver lining: the company's 360-hectare landholding could generate more than 10 000 permanent jobs through phased development over the next decade, transforming the area despite challenges with state utilities like Eskom and Transnet.
Reservoir Hills residents are demanding accountability from eThekwini Municipality after enduring a five-day power outage that compromised safety, spoiled food, and disrupted livelihoods. With over 50 streets affected, community leaders warn of escalating the matter to national authorities if their demands for compensation and infrastructure upgrades are ignored.
Amid growing tensions over VAT increases, DA leader John Steenhuisen dismisses rumours of the party's exit from the Government of National Unity, emphasising the need for level-headed negotiations while campaigning for crucial by-elections in eThekwini.
eThekwini Municipality is drowning in a sewage crisis with over 16 600 illegal connections contaminating streets and waterways. Despite removing 2 917 pipes, enforcement has stalled since 2020 when courts stopped pursuing cases. Local conservationists and councillors are demanding immediate action as health hazards and environmental damage escalate across Durban.
Nilgiri Crescent residents in Durban are battling an unbearable stench and overflowing sewage from the adjacent Kanku Road housing development. The 330-unit complex reportedly lacks proper sewerage infrastructure, causing environmental hazards and health risks as raw waste flows into stormwater drains.
Following nationwide outcry over the alleged rape of 7-year-old Cwecwe at Bergview College, the Department of Education will conduct a comprehensive safety blitz on independent schools to address critical child safety concerns and prevent similar tragedies.
The Msunduzi Municipality is taking steps to address homelessness and substance abuse through collaborative programmes aimed at providing shelter and support for vulnerable groups.
