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Calls for broader investigation into DA councillor’s assassination
Friends and DA leaders demand an extensive investigation into the events surrounding the assassination of its councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
Slain councillor’s widow disappointed with police investigation
THE family of Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, the slain chief whip for the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Umngeni Municipality, has expressed deep disappointment and frustration over the police's sluggish pace in bringing the main murder suspects to justice.
DA Celebrates the Arrest its KZN Councillor’s Murder Suspect.
In an emotional gathering at uMngeni Municipality’s Howick Magistrates Court, councillors, including Mayor Chris Pappas, paid heartfelt tribute to their colleague, DA chief whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who was tragically murdered in December last year.
Advocate slams police for inaction in Umngeni Municipality murder case
Renowned private prosecutor, Advocate Gerrie Nel, has condemned the police for their alleged refusal to cooperate with private investigators in the arrest of a traditional leader who is a prime suspect in the murder of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
‘Macpherson’s claims are a diversion’: ActionSA criticises DA for failing to address uMngeni sewerage crisis
The sewerage spill crisis has prompted ActionSA to call for immediate action and an independent investigation into uMngeni’s water contamination.
‘Oversight is a rookie error’: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas slams ActionSA for false claims on eThekwini water crisis
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas sets the record straight on water crisis responsibility, countering ActionSA’s misinformation ahead of by-elections.
eThekwini water dispute worsens amid by-election tensions
Tensions between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance have escalated after recent water disruptions at the Durban Heights Reservoir. These disruptions occurred due to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s closure of the reservoir to tackle algae contamination in the primary water supply dams.
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas warns of possible disruption to municipal services
Pappas alerted residents and businesses that municipal services may be disrupted due to planned protest action against electricity reduction in Mpophomeni.
Six dead firefighters were ‘untrained’
One of the survivors said instructors came to train them on the farm and the trainees were not sure whether it was an accredited training institution or not.
Firefighters die in blaze ‘begun by poachers’
The adverse weather contributed to uncontrollable fires which trapped eight members of the team.
Pray to ward off ‘chaos’
Clergyman urges parties to find each other with service delivery as a guiding principle.
KZN: Stand by for a new government
ANC’s strong majority is under threat for the first time in 20 years as Jacob Zuma’s MK Party leads KwaZulu-Natal.
Minor glitches as crunch elections get into full swing
The results are expected to start trickling in during the wee hours of Thursday.
WATCH: DA party leader John Steenhuisen casts his vote in KZN
John Steenhuisen, the Democratic Alliance party leader took to the polls at a Durban school to cast his vote.
Special voters mark start of 2024 elections
Trained election officers from the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will continue visiting homes and institutions of care.
ANC leaders tackle ‘abuse of Midlands farm dwellers’
The bone of contention for the leaders of the provincial government was the alleged demolition of houses and digging up the remains of a child who was buried in a farm under the uMngeni Local Municipality led by the DA’s Chris Pappas as mayor.
DA takes aim at ‘flash mob’ parties
DA’s KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate, Chris Pappas, launched a blistering attack on small parties, labelling them “flash mob and popcorn parties”.
‘Paramedics took far too long to arrive,’ ACSA responds to DA’s Chris Pappas’ claims over medical emergency at OR Tambo International Airport
ACSA has responded to the Democratic Alliance’s Christopher Pappas’ complaint that they took long to attend to a sick traveller.
Small ‘popcorn’ parties foster ANC leadership in KZN – Chris Pappas
DA KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate and uMngeni Municipality mayor Chris Pappas has condemned smaller parties for fostering an ANC government in the province.
Parties wringing out the votes
Mbuso Nene and two ANC comrades did exactly this while campaigning in the Mzala Nxumalo (Vryheid) region where they were videoed helping an elderly woman with her laundry.
Mr Mayor, we know the state of the City!
The Westville Ratepayers Association and eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement chairperson Asad Gaffar said the people of eThekwini were not expecting the mayor to tell them something they already knew.
City accused of squandering money for informal traders
KwaZulu-Natal DA premier candidate, Chris Pappas, visited the traders who mainly produce Zulu traditional outfits made from animal skin. He promised to assist informal businesses should he be elected as the premier.
IFP and MK Party hungry to govern KZN
Unemployment, informal settlements, poor infrastructure and inaccessibility to water and sanitation were the key issues citizens of KwaZulu-Natal lamented on Monday night during a live political imbizo assembled by the SABC at Hambanathi Hall, in oThongathi. The theme of the political debate questioned the sole interest of political parties to govern the province.
DA protests Verulam cops under control of drug lord
The party takes an anti-crime drive to the police station’s door to demand action.
Howick residents concerned about illegal electricity connections in their communities ahead of May elections
The problem of unauthorized power connections is a major concern that overshadows the Howick community's aspirations for development and improvement as the 2024 elections approach.