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Decolonising the Durban Botanic Gardens: A New chapter in conservation
At the Durban Botanic Gardens' 175th anniversary symposium, experts discussed thedecolonisation of the Gardens, highlighting its future role in conservation and communityengagement.
Tears in Parliament as land claimant, 81, continues fight for her family’s land
Tears flowed inside the Marks Building in Parliament when 81-year-old Juanita Solomon shared her heart-wrenching story of despair and hope in her nearly 30-year fight to get back the land in Retreat.
Black community gets 61 farms
Agriculture and Land Reform Minister Thoko Didiza handed over title deeds of 61 farms to Mathulini Communal Property Association on Sunday.
Community to return to their roots nearly 60 years later
At the age of 71, Ann Tomlinson-Ntebe can still recall the words of her grandmother: “I am not going to live anywhere else. ” She and 86 other claimants are part of a land restitution claim in Protea Village, Bishopscourt.
Mammoth battle over Crawford land: Community hopes their objections will prevent development
Crawford residents are hoping their objections to a proposed property development involving a supermarket and residential units in their neighbourhood will stop it happening.
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.
eThekwini embarks on old buildings demolition campaign
Beside their being an eye sore, the municipality said that there has been a huge outcry from the business community and residents that these old buildings have become breeding ground for crime, and have become hide-outs for criminals.
Joburg ranks second worst city for public toilets access in the world
A recent study revealed the best and worst public toilets access in the world
Tshwane introduces portal for land development and building plans applications
The online portal for the service has gone live with the digitisation of building plan applications and processing, including related application forms.