DA reaffirms commitment to KZN Government of Provincial Unity after NFP's withdrawal

Thami Magubane|Published

As the NFP withdraws from the GPU, the DA vows to uphold provincial stability, questioning the motives behind this political shift.

Mantashe’s ‘basking in the sun’ remarks spark backlash, threatening ANC support in 2026 elections

Thami Magubane|Updated

Gwede Mantashe's recent comments on unemployment have drawn sharp criticism from political experts and the public alike, raising concerns about the ANC's future ...

NFP's disciplinary hearing for Mbali Shinga could determine the future of KZN's GPU

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Freedom Party is set to hold a disciplinary hearing for Mbali Shinga, who faces potential removal from her position after defying party lines during ...

Pietermaritzburg decay: Business leaders demand provincial government intervention

Thami Magubane|Published

The business community in Pietermaritzburg is urging the provincial government to address the deteriorating state of the city, citing concerns over cleanliness and ...

KZN teacher unions warn schools not ready for January 14 reopening

Thami Magubane|Published

Teacher unions in KwaZulu-Natal are raising alarms about the readiness of schools to reopen next week, citing significant delays in the delivery of Learning and ...

Teen pregnancy crisis: Social Development urges parents to discuss sexual education with children

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Department of Social Development is urging parents to engage in open discussions about sexual health with their children, following alarming statistics ...

Ahead of 2026 polls: ANC’s merit-based leadership shift faces backlash

Thami Magubane|Published

Members of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal express concerns over a proposal to recruit leaders from outside the party's leadership, fearing it may disrupt branch dynamics. ...

UMngeni Local Municipality loses R100 million annually to electricity theft, Mayor Pappas reveals

Thami Magubane|Published

Umngeni Municipality faces a staggering R100 million loss each year due to electricity theft, as Mayor Chris Pappas highlights the challenges in service delivery ...

Mantashe criticises South Africans who ‘sit back’, want government to deliver jobs, solutions

Thami Magubane|Published

Gwede Mantashe critiques the passive attitude of South Africans towards government service delivery, urging citizens to take an active role in their communities ...

KZN Health Department unable to fund pharmacist intern placements, other positions due to strained finances

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has announced that it cannot fund placements for health professional interns, including pharmacists, due to severe budget ...

South Africa's economy 2026 outlook: GDP and job growth forecast

Thami Magubane|Published

Economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting the need for policy reforms and increased investor confidence to tackle ...

Urgent call for competent, financially literate municipal councillors - Minister Hlabisa

Thami Magubane|Published

Councillors must possess the ability to understand complex documents to improve local governance, as highlighted by Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa and various councillors. ...

eThekwini Municipality to launch new billing system in July 2026 amid ratepayers’ inflated bills concerns

Thami Magubane|Published

eThekwini Municipality is set to replace its outdated Revenue Management System with a new, integrated billing system aimed at improving customer service and compliance ...

Treasury releases funds, Impendle Municipality vows to urgently pay outstanding staff December salaries

Thami Magubane|Published

The Impendle Local Municipality has pledged to pay outstanding salaries to its workers after resolving financial issues with the national treasury, amid growing ...

Speaker rejects NFP bid to remove suspended Mbali Shinga From KZN Legislature

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Freedom Party's efforts to suspend its only member in the provincial legislature, Ms C. M. Shinga, have been thwarted by the Speaker's office, citing ...

Families of 17 South African men trapped in Ukraine welcome government repatriation efforts

Thami Magubane|Updated

Families of South African men lured into the Ukraine conflict express their anguish as they await government action to bring their loved ones home.

Ithala Bank customers regain access to funds, but frustration over withdrawal process remains

Thami Magubane|Published

Ithala Bank customers finally regain access to their funds, but many are left frustrated by the unclear withdrawal process and lack of communication from the bank ...

NFP says battle to oust KZN Premier Thami Ntuli is far from over

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Freedom Party (NFP) asserts that the battle to remove KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is far from over, as political analysts weigh in on the implications ...

Durban sewage spills: What the high court has directed eThekwini Municipality to do

Thami Magubane|Published

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered the eThekwini Municipality to implement measures to prevent sewage pollution affecting the city's water sources and beaches, ...

DA celebrates landmark court victory against eThekwini Municipality over sewage pollution crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

The DA and ActionSA have hailed a significant court ruling compelling the eThekwini Municipality to address sewage pollution, marking a pivotal moment in the fight ...

NFP NEC to discuss KZN MEC Shinga's defiance in failed no-confidence vote

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Freedom Party leadership is set to meet to address the defiance of MEC Mbali Shinga, who voted against party instructions during a recent motion of ...

Legal experts criticise NDPP Shamila Batohi's abrupt exit from Nkabinde inquiry, raising accountability concerns

Thami Magubane|Updated

Criticism of NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi intensifies as her conduct during the Nkabinde Inquiry raises serious concerns about accountability and the integrity of ...

Transforming service delivery: Mayor Chris Pappas's vision for uMngeni Municipality

Thami Magubane|Published

Mayor Chris Pappas discusses his commitment to equitable service delivery in uMngeni Municipality, highlighting key achievements and the importance of community ...

Municipal Demarcation Board adds 20 new wards in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of 2026 elections

Thami Magubane|Published

The Municipal Demarcation Board has announced the addition of 20 new wards in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the 2026 local government elections, signalling significant ...

Premier Thami Ntuli condemns chaotic scenes in KZN Legislature

Thami Magubane|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addresses the recent chaos in the provincial legislature, highlighting the need for unity and stability following a failed no-confidence ...