Thami Magubane

Journalist, The Mercury

R4.5bn Mooi River Valley plan: Premier golf course and residential villages

Thami Magubane|Published

Mooi River is poised for a significant economic revival with a new R4.5 billion investment aimed at developing a premier golf course, educational facilities, and ...

Government's plan to phase out non-viable municipalities by 2031: What you need to know

Thami Magubane|Published

The South African government is set to review non-viable municipalities, with potential phasing out by the 2031 local elections. Minister Hlabisa emphasises the ...

2026 elections: Xaba frontrunner to be ANC eThekwini mayoral candidate

Thami Magubane|Published

Current eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba is expected to be the ANC's mayoral candidate for eThekwini in the upcoming local government elections.

Draft learner pregnancy rules: Why a teacher union is warning of ‘legal risks’

Thami Magubane|Published

Draft regulations aimed at protecting pregnant pupils in South African schools are raising concerns among parents and teachers about the potential burden on educators ...

Eastern Cape Health tender dispute: Court orders release of documents

Thami Magubane|Published

Makhathini Waste PTY LTD has taken legal action against the Eastern Cape Department of Health, alleging discrepancies in a multi-million rand tender award. The court ...

New regulations aim to support pregnant learners in South African schools

Thami Magubane|Published

The Department of Basic Education has proposed new draft regulations aimed at supporting pregnant learners in South African schools, ensuring their right to education ...

Durban water crisis: eThekwini unveils wastewater reuse project to secure drinking supply

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality is launching a water reuse project to convert wastewater into drinking water, aiming to enhance the city's water supply and address public ...

Environmentalists vow to oppose R100 billion rebuild of former SAPREF refinery in Durban

Thami Magubane|Updated

Durban's former SAPREF refinery is set for a R100 billion rebuild, promising thousands of jobs but facing fierce opposition from environmentalists concerned about ...

Ramaphosa slams R1.4bn consultant spend by municipalities, questions work of internal staff

Thami Magubane|Published

Local government experts and President Cyril Ramaphosa raise concerns over the excessive use of consultants in South African municipalities, urging a shift towards ...

Mooi River's R4.5bn logistics hub: KZN's new road-to-rail strategy

Thami Magubane|Published

Mooi River is poised to become a vital logistics hub with a R5 billion investment in a dry port, aimed at reducing truck congestion on the N3 route and revitalising ...

Mansions on Ingonyama Trust land strain eThekwini Municipality services

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini municipality is grappling with the financial implications of rapid densification on Ingonyama Trust land, as outlined in the draft annual report for ...

SA aviation expert calls for jet fuel plan as FlySafair hikes ticket prices

Thami Magubane|Updated

Aviation experts are calling for a government contingency plan to safeguard against global jet fuel supply shocks, highlighting the country's heavy reliance on imports ...

SADTU challenges KwaZulu-Natal education department's halt on early retirement applications

Thami Magubane|Published

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal is set to confront the provincial education department over its refusal to approve early retirement ...

Wage bill savings at risk as KZN early retirement uptake stalls

Thami Magubane|Published

Despite the government's initiative for early retirement, only 614 KwaZulu-Natal public servants have opted in, raising concerns about the financial implications ...

Water tanker mafias: Ratepayers question if new anti-corruption forum can tackle graft

Thami Magubane|Published

The newly established Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum faces scepticism from KwaZulu-Natal residents as concerns about corruption in the water supply system, particularly ...

KZN 2026/27 Budget Highlights: Key takeaways from MEC Francois Rodgers

Thami Magubane|Published

Francois Rodgers, Finance MEC of KwaZulu-Natal, discusses the province's financial recovery and presents the 2026/27 budget, highlighting stability, fiscal discipline, ...

‘Stability has taken root’: Ramaphosa praises eThekwini’s service delivery turnaround

Thami Magubane|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses the ] turnaround in eThekwini municipality's service delivery, highlighting the role of effective leadership and the Presidential ...

South Africa interest rates: Middle East war, oil price hike may force increase

Thami Magubane|Published

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, South Africa faces potential economic challenges, including rising oil prices and the possibility of increased interest ...

R7.5bn Durban Film City: Presidential Working Group pledges to unlock long-delayed project

Thami Magubane|Published

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group is dedicated to overcoming obstacles in the multi-billion rand Durban Film Studio project, as President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

Salary error: Former staff owe KZN Education R600m amid cash crunch

Thami Magubane|Published

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is grappling with a staggering R600 million owed by former employees, exacerbating its financial struggles and impacting ...

Tongaat Hulett: Vision Group debunks Peter Moyanga social media rumours

Thami Magubane|Published

Vision Group has issued a strong denial against misleading social media reports claiming businessman Peter Moyanga's involvement in the bid for Tongaat Hulett Limited, ...

Middle East conflict: Higher oil prices threaten SA export gains and interest rate cuts

Thami Magubane|Published

The agricultural industry in South Africa is raising concerns over the Gulf War's impact on fresh produce exports to the Middle East. Economic experts warn that ...

KZN tourism boost: Ezemvelo invites private partners to revitalise accommodation facilities

Thami Magubane|Published

KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife is launching a commercialisation strategy to lease out non-profitable accommodation facilities to private investors. This initiative aims to ...

Why is property sector transformation stalling? Latest B-BBEE Commission insights

Thami Magubane|Published

The Commission on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has raised alarm over the stagnant transformation within South Africa's property sector. The sector ...

Ramaphosa justifies R22 million cost of Durban's Mandela and Tambo statues

Thami Magubane|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the R22 million expenditure on new Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo statues in Durban, labeling the project a boost for strategic ...