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Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums claim they can combat crime in KZN
Community leaders in KwaZulu-Natal discuss the vital role of Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums in combating crime, highlighting the need for funding and support.
New by-law to transform township economies in South Africa hailed
The new draft regulation spearheaded by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has been hailed as milestone in a bid to return the local economy to its rightful owners - South Africans in townships and rural areas.
Durban businessman demands millions from eThekwini
President Ramaphosa’s office asked to step in over an unpaid security bill.
EFF calls for immediate action from Cogta Minister to combat Gauteng's water crisis amid Rand Water warnings
With water levels critically low, the EFF insists on a detailed action plan from the Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to mitigate the looming crisis in Gauteng.
Changes to reporting lines for several SOEs
Government of national unity ushers new lines of accountability for many state-owned entities following closure of the Department of Public Enterprises
‘How many more lives must be lost before hijacked buildings in the Joburg inner city are dealt with?’
EMS firefighters from the City of Joburg worked tirelessly from the early hours to extinguish the blaze.
Communities fight village taxes
Bid to stop chiefs from forcing residents to pay for services including the right to bury relatives
‘Not our pastor, but his behaviour is unacceptable’: Churches forum slams Mboro’s conduct
“So, we distance ourselves and we don't expect any of the Christian leaders to behave in the manner that we saw in the videos. Irrespective of how your emotions were triggered or how you were challenged, we expect better from Mboro as a leader of a church. ”
Ndebele King’s fight for recognition ignored by government
Jacob Lleka Kekana of the Amandebele-a-Moletlana in Kekana Gardens, a splinter family lineage from the Amandebele-a-Lebelo Chieftaincy and the son of Zebediela Kekana, is fighting to be recognised as the real leader of the Kekana clan and the rightful heir to the Kekana legacy.
Tragedy strikes: Boy, 16, dies a day before initiation season ends in Limpopo
A tragedy has struck, following the death of an initiate, Fhundzo Khomolo, 16, from Bungeni village in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, who died a day before the conclusion of the initiation season.
Safety of traditional leaders is scrutinised
KZN Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who is the current prime minister of the Zulu monarch and former mayor of the Zululand District Municipality, held his first consultative meeting with the KZN Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders in Durban.
School boys rescued from bogus Eastern Cape initiation ‘schools’
Of the four recorded deaths, three emanated from illegal schools.
‘Government fixing water crisis in Durban – Mashatile
The government has set aside R20 billion to be given to municipalities to repair and maintain water infrastructure.
IFP slams Mbalula for ‘misguided electioneering’ over traditional leaders
According to the IFP, the ANC barred the majority of traditional leaders from attending municipal council meetings, and refused them any voting rights in council.
Most Free State municipalities in dire straits due to financial misconduct, lack of proper systems, says MEC
One of the reasons the municipalities were not attracting candidates was their failure to advertise attractive remuneration, which would help attract suitable professionals due to how they are established and structured.
Minister to face music over lockdown documents
In February last year, before a contempt of court application against her could be finalised, Dlamini Zuma was replaced as minister by Nkadimeng.
Cogta warns of flooded bridges in KZN
KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs issued a warning of flooded bridges in Maphumulo Local Municipality North of Durban and Marianhill West of Durban.
Ladysmith residents complain about flood damage, power outage
“We had lightning yesterday and the substation has blown again and now we’re being told there will be another three- to five-day power outage. ”
Outcry over 34 initiation-season deaths in Eastern Cape
Reports indicate that the summer initiation season recorded 34 deaths with most of these being attributed to dehydration and avoidable incidents of sheer negligence.
Recognition of Zulu king ruled invalid
Court finds that Ramaphosa failed to follow customary law when he recognised King Misuzulu.
Salga KZN raises concern on ruling on political positions
Salga said it would continue to engage Samwu and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) to reach a consensus on how to depoliticise local government after a high court ruling permitted municipal workers to hold political positions with the exception of municipal managers.
Portfolio committee takes firm action against killing of councillors and municipal officials
At least 23 councillors and municipal officials were killed since the 2021 municipal elections.
King Misuzulu-Prince Simakade court battle for Zulu throne, Day 2
Responding to the assertion, the king's spokesperson Prince Africa Zulu of the Onkweni Royal Palace, said Prince Simakade was either deliberately misrepresenting Zulu culture or was lacking in knowledge.
Minister wants limit on motions of no confidence
Minister of Cooperative Governance Thembi Nkadimeng said they want the party with most of the votes to lead a coalition government.
Nkadimeng says load shedding costs municipalities billions
Minister of Cooperative Governance Thembi Nkadimeng said they record up to 100 cases a day of damage to their infrastructure when there is load shedding.