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. ...

John Steenhuisen gains KZN backing for 2026 DA leadership race

Thami Magubane|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen receives backing from KwaZulu-Natal senior party members as he aims to retain his leadership position amidst allegations and political ...

Concerns over eThekwini Municipality's financial stability grow amid low cash coverage

Thami Magubane|Published

ActionSA and the DA express grave concerns over the eThekwini Municipality's financial health, highlighting alarming cash flow ratios and the need for urgent fiscal ...

ANC leadership race 2027: Dr Zweli Mkhize confirms willingness to serve

Thami Magubane|Published

Dr Zweli Mkhize, a seasoned leader within the ANC, has indicated his readiness to contest for national leadership, pending nominations from party members. Despite ...

EXCLUSIVE: ANC eThekwini task team summons councillors over hiring processes for seasonal municipal jobs

Thami Magubane|Published

The ANC's eThekwini regional task team is under fire for alleged interference in the recruitment processes of the eThekwini Municipality, prompting concerns from ...

Zulu King Misuzulu calls for calm amid rising tensions between locals and foreigners

Thami Magubane|Updated

As tensions rise between South Africans and foreign nationals, King Misuzulu calls for calm and government intervention to prevent violence, urging dialogue and ...

KZN Education department intervenes at Addington Primary after placement protests

Thami Magubane|Published

The Democratic Alliance urges the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to clarify school admission policies following violent clashes between local and foreign ...

Ratepayers vow to oppose price hikes as Msunduzi Municipality forced to relook at electricity tariffs

Thami Magubane|Published

Ratepayers in the Msunduzi municipality express their concerns over potential electricity tariff increases following a recent court ruling that requires the municipality ...

National government needs to step in to assist Jozini after devastating rains

Thami Magubane|Published

The national government is urged to assist the Jozini community in KwaZulu-Natal following devastating rains that have caused extensive damage to infrastructure ...

MK MP Mngxitama demands audit into failed farm equity schemes amid corruption claims

Thami Magubane|Published

Allegations of corruption in South Africa's farm equity schemes have left many farm workers destitute, prompting calls for forensic audits and accountability from ...

KZN MEC Shinga under tight security as NFP disciplinary hearing continues amid tensions

Thami Magubane|Published

Amid rising tensions within the National Freedom Party, MEC Mbali Shinga's security has been bolstered following threats to her safety and the KwaZulu-Natal Premier, ...

ANC in KZN raises concerns about the impact of underfunding of the education department

Thami Magubane|Published

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal expresses grave concerns over the severe underfunding of the education department, highlighting the risks to essential services such as ...

KZN school meals are at risk due to non-payment of service providers

Thami Magubane|Published

Schools across the province may run out of food by the end of the month due to unpaid service providers under the National School Nutrition Programme, raising concerns ...

IFP seeks broader discussions to maintain provincial unity amid NFP withdrawal

Thami Magubane|Published

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa addresses the potential instability in KwaZulu-Natal's coalition government following the NFP's decision to withdraw, emphasising ...

Another MK Party reshuffle sees Makhubele axed, Brian Molefe named treasurer, political analysts weigh in

Thami Magubane|Updated

The recent leadership changes within the Umkhonto Wesizwe party signal potential instability as the party aims to govern KwaZulu-Natal. Political analysts express ...