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Comrades Marathon 2025: MEC Buthelezi's action plan for extreme weather conditions

As thousands return from the 98th Comrades Marathon, MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi unveils a robust action plan to combat an impending cold front that threatens participants and residents alike.

News
Karen Singh|Published

KZN Cogta MEC prepares for extreme weather challenges during Comrades Marathon

The KZN Cogta MEC has confirmed the province's preparedness for a cold front this weekend, which poses a challenge for the 98th Comrades Marathon.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

EThekwini Mayor urged to take action against top city official after Concourt ruling

Following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of an appeal, eThekwini Municipality mayor Cyril Xaba is under pressure to take action against City Manager Musa Mbhele for the financial repercussions of the ruling.

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

Vodacom's commitment to enhance rural connectivity in KwaZulu-Natal with over 300 new towers

Vodacom is set to revolutionise communication in rural KwaZulu-Natal by installing over 300 towers in the next three years, tackling long-standing network issues and significantly enhancing service delivery.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

'They must come back alive': multi-department push to safeguard initiates

The South African government has launched the 2025 Winter Customary Initiation Season with a coordinated campaign to prevent injuries and deaths. The Departments of Health, Basic Education, SAPS, CoGTA, and the NPA are working together to monitor safety, shut down illegal schools, and support families during this traditional rite of passage.

Saturday Star
Staff Reporter|Published

Arrest brings hope for justice in DA leader murder investigation

UMngeni Municipality Mayor Chris Pappas expresses optimism following the arrest of Induna Buthelezi, a fugitive charged with the murder of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Brrrace yourself: Snow forecast as cold front approaches KZN

South Africans are bracing for a significant cold front, with KwaZulu-Natal set to face heavy rains and hazardous conditions.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

How KwaZulu-Natal is rebuilding after the devastating April 2022 floods

Three years after the devastating April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal, the province continues to rebuild its infrastructure and communities. Explore the progress made, ongoing challenges, and the collaborative efforts of local authorities and civil society to enhance resilience against future disasters.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Empowering KwaZulu-Natal's traditional leaders: A new economic vision

Explore the recent budget allocation for KwaZulu-Natal's traditional leaders, as MPL Marlaine Nair calls for economic self-sufficiency and community development, while MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi outlines initiatives to empower traditional institutions

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Mudslides in uMlazi: Five people hospitalised after house collapses

In uMlazi, five individuals have been hospitalised after two houses collapsed due to mudslides triggered by heavy rainfall, leading local authorities to issue urgent safety warnings.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

KZN government tables R1. 9 billion budget aimed at revitalising local governance and driving economic growth

KZN government unveils R1. 9 billion budget to strengthen local governance and boost economy.

Business
IOL Reporter|Published

Cogta Committee challenges initiation death targets, insists on zero casualties

"The Cogta Committee has firmly rejected the Department of Traditional Affairs' proposed targets for illegal initiation schools, insisting that the only acceptable goal is zero deaths and injuries, reflecting a strong commitment to safeguarding lives.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier's Working Group initiates financial sustainability efforts for Msunduzi Municipality

Msunduzi Local Municipality is under investigation by KwaZulu-Natal Premier's Working Group for failing to meet financial statement deadlines, raising concerns over governance and service delivery.

News South Africa
Willem Phungula|Published

New homes to be built for families affected by crater in Nongoma, KZN

Thulasizwe Buthelezi, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, announces the construction of nine new homes for families displaced by a crater in Ophiyaneni, Nongoma.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

KwaZulu-Natal launches Winter Disaster Campaign with R1 million Chinese donation

The Chinese government has donated R1 million to KwaZulu-Natal's disaster relief efforts as part of the Winter Season Disaster Awareness Campaign launch, aimed at helping communities prepare for and respond to seasonal weather incidents.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

Hlabisa's IMSI Bill threatens decade in prison for obstructing municipal rescue efforts

Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is proposing harsh new penalties under the IMSI Bill that could see individuals jailed for up to 10 years if they obstruct government interventions in dysfunctional municipalities. The legislation aims to strengthen national and provincial authority when stepping in to address service delivery failures at local government level. The bill includes penalties for hiding information, intimidating officials, or disrupting legally mandated interventions.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Spaza shops under threat: Navigating new regulations and economic challenges

Thousands of spaza shops in South Africa are closing due to stringent registration requirements imposed by Cogta.

Business Economy
Nicola Mawson|Published

Severe weather in KZN: R227 million allocated for disaster recovery

Following severe weather incidents in KwaZulu-Natal that resulted in over 30 deaths, the Cogta department has allocated R227 million to assist affected municipalities in recovery efforts.

News Weather
Thobeka Ngema|Published

South African queens unite to promote peace and development

South African queens from various kingdoms gather to enhance their roles in community leadership, focusing on peace making and conflict resolution in a patriarchal society

News South Africa
Zelda Venter|Published

Devastating rains and floods lead to declaration of state of disaster in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal is responding to severe weather events that have caused significant damage and loss of life, with a national state of disaster declared to coordinate recovery efforts.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Families left devastated in eThekwini

Residents of eThekwini Municipality face devastation as floods claim lives and leave families homeless, raising urgent questions about safety and urban planning

Mercury News
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Grieving mother calls for urgent relocation after deadly floods in Durban

Now, as the destitute residents of the transit camp in Lamontville, who warned of a looming disaster last year, live to tell the harrowing tale following the death of seven people who were swept away, the death toll was expected to rise.

Pretoria News News
Gcwalisile Khanyile and LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Grieving mother calls for urgent relocation after deadly floods in Durban

Now, as the destitute residents of the transit camp in Lamontville, who warned of a looming disaster last year, live to tell the harrowing tale following the death of seven people who were swept away, the death toll was expected to rise.

Daily News News
Gcwalisile Khanyile and LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Tragedy strikes Lamontville as heavy rains claim lives amid previous community warnings

They warned that disaster loomed, as many homes, made of corrugated iron, sat less than ten metres from the banks of the uMlazi River, where the five people met their fate.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Rescue teams recover bodies of five swept away in flash floods as SA Weather warns of more rain for KZN

The bodies of five people have been recovered after they were swept away in a flash flood in Lamontville.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published