Auditor General warns KwaZulu-Natal municipalities over concerning audit results, complacency

Thami Magubane|Published

Leaders of major municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal face criticism from the Auditor General for failing to improve audit outcomes, highlighting issues of complacency ...

eThekwini faces backlash for holding planning session at 'luxury resort' while service delivery challenges persist

Thami Magubane|Published

The DA criticises eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba for holding a two-day planning session at a luxury resort, calling it a disgraceful use of public funds amid ongoing ...

Ithala Bank's challenges leads to disruption of food supply to schools in KZN Midlands

Thami Magubane|Published

Ithala Bank's financial troubles have led to food supply disruptions for schools in the Midlands, prompting uMngeni Municipality to use its own funds to ensure that ...

Minister on why SANDF is in trouble

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Thami Magubane|Published

Angie Motshekga reveals the dire state of South Africa's defence department, citing management issues and financial struggles at Denel.

Energy expert sounds alarm on Eskom’s municipal debt

Thami Magubane and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Energy experts warn that the escalating R100 billion debt owed by municipalities to Eskom poses a significant threat to the power utility and South Africa's economy ...

Denel “weaknesses” affecting military operations

Thami Magubane|Published

As a result of the problems at Denel, army personnel are having to wait long periods to receive new vehicles or have their existing vehicles repaired.

Motshekga highlights Denel's challenges and its impact on military operations

Thami Magubane|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga discusses the challenges facing Denel, South Africa's state arms manufacturer, and its implications for military operations

eThekwini Municipality proposes 9. 9% increase in domestic refuse collection tariffs

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality has proposed a 9. 9% increase in domestic refuse collection tariffs as it seeks to consolidate its budget for the upcoming financial year ...

SANDF enlists Chinese expertise to repair fleet

Thami Magubane|Published

Minister Angie Motshekga revealed that the defence force shipyard still has ships that are 90 years old and cannot be repaired as there are no spares.

Defence Minister Motshekga seeks assistance from Chinese firms for fleet repairs amid budget cuts

Thami Magubane|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga reveals the enlistment of Chinese companies to repair South Africa's ageing maritime fleet, highlighting the impact of budget cuts ...

Public outcry in Msunduzi: residents unite against electricity and water tariff increases

Thami Magubane|Published

Residents of Msunduzi are protesting against proposed electricity and water tariff increases, demanding a review from the municipality following overwhelming public ...

Honouring the legacy of Indian indentured labourers in South Africa

Thami Magubane|Published

Dr Isri Bedassi who drove the process to unveil a monument in uMngeni Local Municipality to commemorate the arrival of the Indian indentured labourers reflects on ...

KZN Health Department says medication stock levels are at 80%

Thami Magubane|Published

A report from the KZN Department of Health reveals that medication stock levels at healthcare facilities are at 80%, prompting discussions on management practices ...

uMhlanga’s The Pencil Club enters voluntary business rescue

Thami Magubane|Published

The Pencil Club in Durban has entered voluntary business rescue due to significant financial challenges

Thousands of KZN residents including public servants suspected of stealing electricity

Thami Magubane|Published

Eskom reveals that approximately 600,000 households in KwaZulu-Natal are illegally consuming electricity, with suspicion of involvement from government officials ...

UMngeni Local Municipality unveils monument honouring Indian indentured labourers

Thami Magubane|Published

The UMngeni Local Municipality has unveiled a monument honouring the Indian indentured labourers who arrived in South Africa 165 years ago, recognising their resilience ...

Wealthy rural homeowners must foot the bill for services, says KZN Cogta MEC

Thami Magubane|Published

Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi urges wealthy homeowners on Ingonyama Trust land to pay for municipal services, highlighting the unsustainability of expecting free ...

Economic and political factors may drive food prices higher in South Africa

Thami Magubane|Published

Experts warn that economic and political conditions, including international pressures, could lead to increased food prices in South Africa, impacting consumer affordability ...

Spaza shop owners in eThekwini urged to register to avoid fines

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality warns spaza shops and food handling businesses to register by February 28 or face fines

eThekwini Municipality attracts billions of rand in investment, experts see potential for more

Thami Magubane|Published

Business experts and economists said the investments were indicative of the City’s potential and could have been much bigger.

Call for investigation after escaped lion killed in Ezemvelo operation in KZN

Thami Magubane|Published

The DA has called for an investigation into the killing of an escaped lion by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in Vryheid, raising concerns about the measures taken before ...

Msunduzi Municipality faces backlash over new fixed electricity charge proposal

Thami Magubane|Published

The Msunduzi Municipality's proposal to introduce fixed electricity charges for certain customers has sparked significant opposition, raising concerns about affordability ...

Msunduzi Municipality recognised for excellence in revenue collection

Thami Magubane|Published

Msunduzi Municipality has been recognised for its innovative revenue collection strategy at the Salga National Communicator's Forum.

Local truck drivers want meeting with Ramaphosa to air grievances

Thami Magubane|Published

Local truck drivers are calling for a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to address ongoing grievances regarding the employment of foreign nationals in the trucking ...

Concerns of sabotage arise amid eThekwini's water outages

Thami Magubane|Published

Ongoing water outages in eThekwini Municipality raise concerns of sabotage, prompting calls for police investigation from chairperson of the Trading Services Committee ...

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