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eThekwini Electricity Unit seeks R335 million for street lighting projects
eThekwini Electricity Unit is requesting R335 million over the next three years to address critical street lighting maintenance issues, highlighting a decade-long struggle with inadequate resources and funding.
WATCH: Homeowners spread Christmas cheer with festive light displays
Discover how Durban homeowners are lighting up the festive season with stunning decorations while supporting local charities. Join Anne Moodie and the Munsami family in celebrating Christmas with joy and community spirit.
The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse: 70 Years of guiding ships along KwaZulu-Natal's coast
Discover the fascinating history of the uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels safely since 1954, and learn about its significance in South Africa's maritime navigation.
Community mourns the loss of Hilton College pupil, killed by lightning
Tributes pour in for Allan Maclean, a Grade 8 pupil at Hilton College, who tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning while fishing with his father and friends.
WATCH: Peru footballer tragically killed after being struck by lightning
In 2018, South African footballer Luyanda Ntshangase lost his life after he was struck by lightening while playing for Maritzburg United.
City's streetlight repair drive targets crime hot spots in Gugulethu and Nyanga
Residents have welcomed the City’s streetlight repair programme, saying it would assist in fighting crime across the metro.
Randburg housing complexes left in the dark as City Power cuts the lights over R22 million debt
City Power has pulled the plug on eight residential complexes and one old age home, after failing to pay their electricity bills of a combined debt totalling R22. 9 million.
One school pupil killed and two injured after being struck by lightning in KZN
Provincial Disaster Management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and lightning in the areas of Dannhauser, Estcourt, Vryheid, and Ulundi.
Yuppiechef co-founders purchase an equity stake in Livecopper
Through their investment vehicle Moa Holdings, Andrew Smith and Shane Dryden, the co-founders of Yuppiechef have purchased an equity stake in Livecopper.
Cape universal socket innovator wants to give back by hiring ex-prisoners on his assembly plants
David Harte, the Cape Town inventor who invented and patented the universal light bulb socket, is ready to start mass manufacturing his invention and, with prison rights activist Miles Bhudu, has come up with an innovative idea to give back to society.
Cape innovator takes up Thomas Edison’s torch and invents, patents a new universal socket
Capetonian David Harte, 64, has invented and patented a light bulb socket able to mechanically and electrically interface both screw-type and bayonet-type light bulbs
Does SA lack festive feels because we have sun, not snow?
It may not be a super common feeling, but many South Africans dream of a white Christmas, with the idea that beautiful lights, gentle snow, and glistening, wet streets encompass the real feel of the festive holidays. This is even seen in the way we decorate our homes and Christmas trees.
Summer vs winter Christmas: Does SA lack festive feels because we have sun, not snow?
It may not be a super common feeling, but many South Africans dream of a white Christmas, with the idea that beautiful lights, gentle snow, and glistening, wet streets encompass the real feel of the festive holidays. This is even seen in the way we decorate our homes and Christmas trees.
Judge orders municipality to fix non-functioning street lights
It was argued that the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act requires municipalities to ensure that all members of the local community have access to basic municipal services.