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KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma’s promise comes as the province, especially eThekwini, was littered with a string of transit camps housing thousands of destitute flood victims.
After waiting two years to be placed in proper shelters, flood victims said they were tired of empty promises. This after KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli promised that the provincial government was fast-tracking efforts to place more than 1 000 victims in proper housing.
Cyril Xaba has officially been announced as Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality.
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal was rumoured to have forwarded the names of former police minister Bheki Cele; former premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube; and former MP Cyril Xaba, to be interviewed for the vacant eThekwini mayor’s position.
Ntuli emerged as the victor after narrowly outvoting his opponent, Inkosi Phatisizwe Chiliza, of Umkhonto weSizwe Party at the provincial legislature on Friday. He succeeds former premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
KZN provincial government said mop-up operations following the devastating storm were ongoing, with eThekwini Metro alone accounting for over R480 million of storm damage.
The estimated cost of damage amounts to over R1. 3bn for the entire province, with eThekwini metro alone accounting for over R480 million.
As the yet-to-be-known provincial government prepared to take the provincial government purse and levers of power, the ANC MECs – including Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube – were clearing their cabinets.
The IFP, FF Plus and DA in KwaZulu-Natal are calling for areas affected by the recent deadly storm to be declared disaster areas.
Piet Wiersma of the Netherlands and Gerda Steyn from South Africa won the 97th edition of the Ultimate Human Race, an up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.
Two men who were part of the eThekwini Neighbourhood Watch in Inanda were shot and killed allegedly by a gang that is reportedly terrorising the community.
Out of fear that their belongings would be stolen from their damaged homes, some oThongathi residents are reluctant to leave their homes.
Survivors described the storm as scary and terrible, saying they heard a big bang and suddenly saw houses’ roofs flying over.
Heavy damage at the Seatides Combined School has raised concern over how a number of children will continue with mid-year exams.
The death toll from Monday’s tornado in KwaZulu-Natal’s northern town of Tongaat, has climbed to 11.
Emergency workers are hard at work, while government is expected to visit the town this morning to assess the damage.
The recently-formed MK Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, dashed all the ANC’s hopes of retaining the province after scoring 45% in last week’s elections.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube is hopeful that the province’s incoming administration will build on the foundation laid by the previous administration.
The MK Party draws inspiration from its performance in the elections.
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda joined hundreds of people at Pitlochry Primary School, Westville, and was among the first group of people to mark his “X”.
Leaders of a Community Policing Forum (CPF) have threatened to down tools citing the provincial government’s lack of support.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube held an imbizo in uMlazi to address the long-standing issues of rampant crime and service delivery.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said the theme “Unlimited Africa” spoke to unlimited potential because the continent boasts diverse landscapes, cultures and experiences that offer limitless possibilities for exploration and growth.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube honour and celebrated the remarkable contributions of mothers across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond during a Mother’s Day celebration.
Destitute residents who have been living in a transit camp in Lamontville near Mega City Mall since 2008, said they are now fed up and have resorted to blocking political parties from campaigning there.