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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Mariannridge boys rise from poverty to seize a chance at the Gothia Cup

Amidst financial struggles, two Mariannridge mothers celebrate their sons' selection for the prestigious Gothia Cup in Sweden, highlighting their journey from poverty to potential.

Zainul Dawood|Published

Residents of Sydenham flats face ongoing water supply crisis since December

Residents in Sydenham are enduring severe water outages, affecting approximately 320 flats. With residents resorting to carrying buckets of water and facing financial burdens, community leaders are calling for urgent action from city management.

Zainul Dawood|Published

Surge in burglaries threatens ICT infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal schools

KwaZulu-Natal schools are grappling with a troubling surge in burglaries that jeopardise their ICT infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures from education officials and community leaders.

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Residents hopeful as Umhlanga Wastewater Treatment Works refurbishment begins

The R60 million refurbishment of the Umhlanga Wastewater Treatment Works aims to resolve critical infrastructure issues and restore operational efficiency, providing hope for residents affected by severe storm damage in 2022.

Zainul Dawood|Published

Investigation launched into Phoenix businessman for allegedly using counterfeit trading permit

A Phoenix businessman faces investigation for allegedly using a counterfeit councillor approval letter to obtain a trading permit, highlighting serious concerns over municipal fraud.

Zainul Dawood|Published

Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds expected in KZN

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 warning for KwaZulu-Natal, alerting residents to severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Msunduzi ratepayers demand action against corruption and political interference

During the IDP budget consultation, Msunduzi ratepayers raised urgent concerns about political interference and corruption, demanding immediate action to enhance municipal services and boost tourism.

Zainul Dawood|Published

Urgent plans to resolve Durban's 7,000 water pipe leaks by July 2025

As Durban grapples with a significant water crisis, the eThekwini Water and Sanitation unit unveils a bold plan to tackle 7,000 pipe leaks by July 2025, aiming to enhance service delivery and minimise water losses.

Zainul Dawood|Published

eThekwini Municipality's plumbing contracts: A R800 million annual expenditure

eThekwini Municipality is set to reform its plumbing policy, aiming to insource plumbers and address the R800 million annual expenditure on contractors, with significant implications for water supply and service quality.

Zainul Dawood|Published