Chris Pappas won't run for KZN DA leader, his future at uMngeni Municipality also not certain

Thami Magubane|Published

Chris Pappas, the popular mayor of uMngeni, rules out a bid for DA leadership in KZN and reflects on his uncertain future in local government.

Poor road conditions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal threaten economy and safety

Thami Magubane|Published

" Budget constraints are threatening the maintenance of KwaZulu-Natal's provincial roads, raising concerns among local municipalities about the impact on public ...

Umngeni mayor Chris Pappas calls for urgent reform of municipal funding models

Thami Magubane|Published

UMNGENI Mayor Chris Papas advocates for a comprehensive reform of the municipal funding model, citing severe challenges in service delivery and talent retention ...

Ithala bank customers demand interest as access to funds is restored after long wait

Thami Magubane|Published

Ithala Bank customers are set to regain access to their funds after a prolonged freeze, but concerns linger over interest payments and the bank's future.

National Treasury guarantees R2.2 billion for Ithala bank depositors

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Treasury has announced a R2.2 billion guarantee to assist Ithala bank depositors, who have been unable to access their funds for nearly a year. The ...

Msunduzi Municipality's financial woes persist amid recovery plan setbacks

Thami Magubane|Published

Despite ongoing efforts, the Msunduzi municipality's financial situation remains precarious, with officials expressing concerns over the effectiveness of its voluntary ...

Ithala bank customers to obtain access to funds before Christmas, KZN Premier Ntuli announces

Thami Magubane|Published

Premier Thami Ntuli announces that Ithala Bank customers will soon regain access to their funds, following months of uncertainty, with support measures in place ...

Umhlanga residents unite to fight against controversial Bingo Hall project

Thami Magubane|Published

Residents of Umhlanga Village are voicing strong objections to a proposed Bingo Hall, citing concerns over community impact and potential legal action against the ...

Construction Industry Development Board investigates KZN Transport department's contractor failure claims

Thami Magubane|Published

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) emphasises the need for collaboration among stakeholders to address project delivery failures in South Africa's ...

Judicial safety crisis: Threats against magistrates undermining justice

Thami Magubane|Published

Judicial organizations are raising alarm as one-third of South African magistrates report facing threats and intimidation while performing their duties. Despite ...

Alert: Residents in some Durban south areas warned to boil tap water due to quality concerns

Thami Magubane|Published

Residents in parts of southern Durban are urgently advised to boil their tap water following a municipal warning about water quality.

MKP ‘ready to govern’ KZN, moves to topple Premier Thami Ntuli through no confidence motion

Thami Magubane|Published

The Umkhonto Wesizwe party is poised to challenge KwaZulu-Natal's premier, Thami Ntuli, through a no-confidence motion, raising questions about its governance capabilities ...

Richmond Community launches traditional cleansing ceremony to heal political violence wounds

Thami Magubane|Published

A powerful community-led initiative in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal is combining traditional ceremonies and interfaith prayers to heal deep-rooted trauma from political ...

MK Party's emphatic by-election victory in Mandeni boosts its standing in KZN's political landscape

Thami Magubane|Published

The MKP has secured a decisive victory in the Mandeni by-election, winning a ward previously held by the ANC. This triumph, where the party garnered 1,316 votes ...

KZN Transport Department reveals fraud among construction companies, leading to contract failures

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has uncovered 'fraudulent conduct' among construction companies that are winning large projects despite lacking capacity. ...

South African men trapped in Ukraine: A mother pleads for government intervention

Thami Magubane|Updated

A South African mother reveals her sleepless nights after discovering her adult son has been trapped in Russia under dangerous conditions. Initially recruited for ...

SADTU takes action against gender-based violence in South African schools

Thami Magubane|Published

SADTU launches a vigorous campaign to eradicate gender-based violence in schools, urging a united national response during the 16 Days of Activism.

Legal challenge to eThekwini municipal manager's appointment heads to the Constitutional Court

Thami Magubane|Published

An eThekwini Municipality employee is challenging the Pietermaritzburg High Court's dismissal of his application in which he challenged eThekwini municipal manager ...

Hawks probing case against Duduzile Zuma Sambudla after sister alleges South Africans ‘lured’ to fight in Ukraine

Thami Magubane|Updated

In a dramatic family feud, Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma Mncube accuses her sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of luring South Africans into the Ukraine conflict, prompting ...

KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says several road infrastructure projects underway

Thami Magubane|Published

Transport MEC Siboniso Duma outlines the ambitious infrastructure projects transforming KwaZulu-Natal, with billions invested to enhance road networks and community ...

Steenhuisen faces tough re-election battle in the DA amid credit card woes

Thami Magubane|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen faces an uphill battle for re-election next year following revelations of a R150,000 credit card default judgment against him. With growing ...

eThekwini Municipality's debt relief programme boosts property transactions in Durban

Thami Magubane|Published

eThekwini Municipality's extended debt relief programme is hailed as a lifeline for property transactions, enabling easier transfers and providing critical support ...

KZN Finance Committee demands action from Royal Household Trust amid R10 million budget shortfall

Thami Magubane|Published

The Royal Household Trust is under scrutiny for its inability to achieve financial independence, with committee members demanding a clear plan for self-sustainability ...

IFP warns that South Africa's poor migration management has led to a national crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

The IFP has raised alarms about the South African government's handling of migration, particularly following the undocumented arrival of Palestinian refugees, highlighting ...

KZN Premier's office faces backlash over ‘empty promises’ of funding for young entrepreneurs

Thami Magubane|Published

Discover how the KwaZulu-Natal Premier's office is facing fierce backlash for making empty promises of business funding to young entrepreneurs, raising questions ...