Westown Square development set to boost eThekwini Municipality's rates income by millions of rand

Thami Magubane|Published

The eThekwini Municipality mayor announces that the Westown Square development is expected to generate over half a billion rand in rates income once it is completed. ...

Marriage Bill sets legal age limit, protecting children from early marriages

Thami Magubane|Published

Child rights advocates applaud the new Marriage Bill aimed at banning marriages for those under 18, while calling for enhanced education and protection services

KZN Premier Ntuli calls for collaboration between municipalities and traditional leaders

Thami Magubane|Published

Premier Thami Ntuli emphasises the importance of collaboration between municipalities and traditional leaders to foster community cohesion and self-reliance in KwaZulu-Natal. ...

KZN Transport officials face ultimatum over R33 billion in irregular expenditure

Thami Magubane|Published

Officials in KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Transport are under pressure to tackle R33 billion in irregular expenditure, as the Standing Committee on Public Accounts ...

Durban's tech skills shortage threatens economic growth

Thami Magubane|Published

Businesses in Durban are grappling with a severe skills shortage, particularly in technology and AI, hindering the city's economic recovery. Experts highlight the ...

KwaZulu-Natal principals forced to use personal funds amid education budget challenges

Thami Magubane|Published

Principals in KwaZulu-Natal are increasingly using their personal salaries to fund school operations due to delayed government payments, raising concerns over the ...

IFP calls for the preservation of Ithala Bank amid liquidation threat

Thami Magubane|Published

The IFP urges the KwaZulu-Natal government and Treasury to save Ithala Bank from liquidation, highlighting its importance to local communities and beneficiaries

IFP supports budget with conditions on VAT increase

Thami Magubane|Published

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expresses conditional support for South Africa's budget, advocating for a temporary VAT increase while emphasising economic growth ...

Auditor General flags R6 million scarce skills payments for staff in Msunduzi Municipality

Thami Magubane|Published

Msunduzi Local Municipality is under investigation for misappropriating R6 million in scarce skills allowances paid to ineligible employees, as highlighted by the ...

eThekwini Municipality writes off R526 million in deceased estate debt

Thami Magubane|Published

eThekwini Municipality has written off R526 million in debt owed by deceased estates, benefiting over 6,500 applicants through its debt write-off programme.

Durban prepares for a thriving Easter holiday season

Thami Magubane|Published

Join thousands of visitors in Durban this Easter as the city showcases its vibrant attractions and events, promising a memorable holiday experience

eThekwini Metro floods affect 6 000 residents, cost to repair infrastructure damage is R1. 5 billion

Thami Magubane|Published

Nearly 6,000 residents have been impacted by devastating floods in eThekwini Metro, with Mayor Cyril Xaba detailing the extensive damage to infrastructure and the ...

ANC KZN leader praises provincial police commissioner Mkhwanazi's crime-fighting efforts

Thami Magubane|Published

ANC leader Jeff Radebe commends KZN provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his effective leadership in fighting crime in the province, urging community ...

Opposition parties warn against amalgamation of Msunduzi and other KZN Midlands towns

Thami Magubane|Published

Opposition parties express grave concerns over the proposed amalgamation of Msunduzi, Richmond and uMgungundlovu District Municipality warning of potential financial ...

City's Eric Apelgren reflects on 25 years of enhancing Durban's global image

Thami Magubane|Published

Eric Apelgren retires after 25 years as Durban's Head of International and Governance Relations, reflecting on his achievements in enhancing the city's global partnerships ...

Stats show decline in Durban's medium-sized businesses

Thami Magubane|Published

Medium-sized businesses in Durban are facing significant challenges, with many closing down or relocating. This article explores the city's mixed economic performance, ...

Premier Ntuli commits to improving service delivery in KwaZulu-Natal

Thami Magubane|Published

Thami Ntuli, the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, outlines his government's commitment to tackling service delivery issues and restoring public trust during the Provincial ...

Durban beachfront traders call for quick replacement of Funworld amid business decline

Thami Magubane|Published

Traders along Durban's beachfront are struggling to survive after the closure of Funworld amusement park, urging the municipality to expedite the process to develop ...

King Cetshwayo District Municipality faces water restrictions amid R600 million debt dispute with water board

Thami Magubane|Published

Explore the escalating water debt crisis in KwaZulu-Natal, where a R600 million dispute has led to severe water supply restrictions affecting a northern KZN municipality ...