Thami Magubane

Journalist, The Mercury

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 ...

Ramaphosa launches eThekwini Working Group's phase 2: Focus on economic growth

Thami Magubane|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the second phase of the eThekwini Working Group, focusing on economic growth and infrastructure investment, as the city aims ...

Will eThekwini debt relief programme continue? What residents need to know

Thami Magubane|Published

Mayor Cyril Xaba warns that the eThekwini Municipality's debt relief programme may be doing more harm than good, risking financial stability and encouraging non-payment ...

ANC condemns PM27 campaign for Patrice Motsepe's presidency, calls for supporters to desist

Thami Magubane|Published

The ANC has issued a stern warning against the PM27 campaign aimed at electing Patrice Motsepe as president, emphasising the need for organisational unity ahead ...

‘Fronting Is Economic Sabotage’: Deputy President Paul Mashatile Demands Tougher B-BBEE Laws, Harsher Penalties and Criminal ...

Thami Magubane|Published

Calls for stricter enforcement of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulations are growing, as leaders address the ongoing issue of fronting and its ...

Call for South Africa to tighten B-BBEE rules to combat fronting

Thami Magubane|Published

Calls for stricter enforcement of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulations are growing, as leaders address the ongoing issue of fronting and its ...

Tongaat Hulett liquidation: Trade Minister Parks Tau confirms legal action to prevent economic fallout

Thami Magubane|Published

The South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is contesting the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett, with Minister Parks Tau highlighting potential economic ...

Msunduzi probes MKP-affliated workers for water infrastructure sabotage

Thami Magubane|Published

Workers in the Msunduzi Municipality are under investigation for allegedly sabotaging municipal infrastructure to undermine political leadership, raising concerns ...

Sabotage behind Msunduzi CBD water outages, says mayor Thebolla

Thami Magubane|Published

Msunduzi Municipality has raised concerns over politically motivated sabotage of its water infrastructure, impacting key institutions in Pietermaritzburg. Mayor ...

eThekwini finances ‘sound’ says Mayor Xaba, despite low cash coverage concerns

Thami Magubane|Published

EThekwini Municipality's Mayor Cyril Xaba asserts the city's financial stability despite concerns over low cash on hand. Opposition parties express doubts about ...