Unions resist King Misuzulu’s call for KZN mining ban over job fears

Thami Magubane|Published

King Misuzulu's proposal to ban mining in KwaZulu-Natal has sparked significant debate, with labour unions warning that such a move could exacerbate unemployment ...

Families of 17 SA men trapped in Russia-Ukraine war to speak out

Thami Magubane|Published

Families of 17 South African men trapped in Russia are set to hold a media briefing to discuss their ongoing struggle to bring their loved ones home. With no progress ...

MK Party members question Duduzane Zuma’s new presidential task team role

Thami Magubane|Published

Duduzane Zuma's recent inclusion in the MKP presidential task team has sparked mixed reactions among party members, raising questions about his political future ...

Parties reject EFF proposal to abolish by-elections

Thami Magubane|Published

Opposition parties in South Africa have rejected the EFF's proposal to abolish by-elections for ward councillors, arguing that it undermines democratic representation ...

UMngeni-uThukela Water invests R50 million to combat alarming water leaks in eThekwini

Thami Magubane|Published

UMngeni-uTthukela Water board has announced a R50 million investment to tackle the alarming water loss in eThekwini municipality, where nearly 50% of treated water ...

Denis Hurley Centre accuses eThekwini of incompetence as electricity disconnection impacts clinic services

Thami Magubane|Published

The Denis Hurley Centre has accused the eThekwini Municipality of negligence after a power cut disrupted services, claiming the municipality failed to send bills ...

IEC warning: Voters being coerced to remove their names from voters' roll

Thami Magubane|Published

The Electoral Commission of South Africa warns of a concerning trend as registered voters seek to deregister, potentially jeopardising their right to vote and the ...

Steenhuisen's withdrawal: Did pressure from party donors force his hand?

Thami Magubane|Published

Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen cites a desire to focus on agriculture as he steps down, amidst claims of donor pressure and political challenges within the ...

New borehole drilling regulations proposed to protect South Africa's water resources

Thami Magubane|Published

The Department of Water and Sanitation in South Africa is implementing new regulations for borehole drilling to manage water resources effectively, amid growing ...

KZN coalition crisis: NFP rejects GPU multiparty talks over IFP ‘snub’

Thami Magubane|Published

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has expressed frustration over the Inkatha Freedom Party's (IFP) refusal to engage in discussions, leading to the cancellation of ...

EFF, ActionSA advocate for combined elections to save billions of rand

Thami Magubane|Published

Two political parties in South Africa are urging for the alignment of national and local elections to mitigate the exorbitant costs associated with frequent elections, ...

KZN MEC Buthelezi urges ratepayers, govt departments to settle bills amid municipal debt crisis

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance calls for urgent payments to municipalities as financial crises deepen, with MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi outlining ...

January 2026 household food basket price 0.6% lower than last year

Thami Magubane|Published

Amidst global economic challenges, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group reports encouraging signs of improvement in South Africa's economy, highlighting ...

eThekwini Municipality commits to timely payments After Durban plumber protest

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality has pledged to resolve payment issues for contractors, following protests from city plumbers who have gone months without pay. The municipality ...

Durban Business Confidence Index positive shift upwards, major Q4 2025 rebound

Thami Magubane|Published

Business confidence in Durban is on the rise, with the latest Durban Business Confidence Index revealing significant improvements in service delivery perceptions ...

eThekwini Municipality secures unqualified audit opinion with no findings, finances stable

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality has received an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General of South Africa, reflecting improvements in financial management and ...

Mchunu to contest Witness E's allegations at Madlanga Inquiry

Thami Magubane|Published

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu plans to challenge allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, asserting that testimonies from witnesses are ...

Msunduzi bus rapid transport project to be scrapped after R1bn spent

Thami Magubane|Published

After spending one billion rand, the Msunduzi Municipality's bus rapid transport project is only 20% complete, prompting national authorities to consider shutting ...

Security experts raise questions over Witness E's safety after explosive Madlanga Commission testimony

Thami Magubane|Published

Security experts are raising alarm over the safety of Witness E, who testified at the Madlanga Commission, following his explosive allegations against the police. ...

Sindiso Magaqa's murder was a 'state-sanctioned killing' claims family amid Madlanga Commission evidence

Thami Magubane|Updated

The family of Sindiso Magaqa claims his murder was a state-sanctioned killing, following explosive testimony at the Madlanga commission revealing police foreknowledge ...

Frustrated eThekwini contractors protest over four months of unpaid wages, gather at City's office in Durban CBD

Thami Magubane|Published

Contractors in the eThekwini municipality have taken to the streets, protesting four months of unpaid wages, as DA councillor Yogis Govender highlights systemic ...

Msunduzi Municipality faces backlash over proposed tariff increases - 9.2% for electricity, 13% for water

Thami Magubane|Published

Residents of Msunduzi Municipality are preparing to contest proposed tariff increases for the 2026-2027 financial year, citing poor service delivery and rising living ...

KZN governance: IFP accused of abandoning GPU leadership duties amid NFP feud

Thami Magubane|Published

Relations between the IFP and NFP within the Government of Provincial Unity are strained, with political analysts suggesting that the IFP’s failure to engage the ...

Urgent call for disaster declaration as Foot-and-Mouth Disease escalates in KZN

Thami Magubane|Published

The DA calls for the urgent declaration of Foot-and-Mouth Disease as a provincial disaster in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting the escalating emergency's impact on farmers ...

King Misuzulu: Zulus must maintain historic ties with neighbouring nations

Thami Magubane|Published

King Misuzulu-kaZwelithini urges dialogue and unity between the Zulu nation and foreign nationals, addressing rising tensions during the Isandlwana battle commemoration. ...