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Defence plans to submit report on ‘unlawful’ forensic company appointment in Zandile Gumede fraud case
In the ongoing corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, the Defence seeks to introduce new documents, including a whistleblower's report on the investigation's legality.
Extortion is the new normal as gangs run amok
Several businesses, including taxi owners, are under siege from selected gangs, who allegedly demand protection fees. This so-called protection fee could be anything from R5 000 to R20 000 a month.
Concerns about municipalities under administration in KZN
Committee find little improvement following the intervention.
Durban Rising: How eThekwini’s new Mayor, Cyril Xaba is leading the City’s rejuvenation
Mayor Cyril Xaba, who took over the mayorship of eThekwini Municipality in early July after the ANC removed Mxolisi Kaunda, is driving a renewed energy sweeping the City.
Trench foot, amputations a challenge for Durban homeless
Durban has become a place of pain for the homeless as many suffer from trench foot, a skin condition that thrives when feet are left wet over a period of time
WATCH: Cyril Xaba officially sworn-in as eThekwini Municipality Mayor
Cyril Xaba has officially been announced as Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality.
eThekwini acting mayor in the firing line
NFP president Ivan Barnes wants eThekwini acting mayor Zandile Myeni to explain why she should not be iced.
Durban folk to pay more for services
Despite the high cost of living and several objections by ratepayers and civic organisations, water, electricity, rates, sanitation and refuse collection are all going up in price. Tariff hikes kick in for Durban residents on July 1.
Squabbles could collapse KZN GPU
The implications were also felt in eThekwini when the ANC was forced to cancel the election of the new mayor at the last minute after “realising that without the DA and IFP numbers were not on their side”.
Want to work for the eThekwini Municipality? Here are some jobs on offer
If you are looking for a job in the eThekwini Municipality, there might be one for you here.
eThekwini Municipality tackles water woes in northern areas
The eThekwini Municipality’s Water and Sanitation Unit has commenced with the commissioning of two vital projects to improve water supply to some parts of the northern areas.
ANC cadres bicker over eThekwini mayoral candidates
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal was rumoured to have forwarded the names of former police minister Bheki Cele; former premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube; and former MP Cyril Xaba, to be interviewed for the vacant eThekwini mayor’s position.
New eThekwini mayor set to be chosen
The ANC has pitched three candidates, set to replace eThekwini Municipality ex-mayor Mxolisi Kaunda following his redeployment to the National Council of Provinces.
Kaunda’s posting to NCOP came as a shock
Sources within the ANC and its alliance partners said Mxolisi Kaunda was “pushed out” because the party was no longer happy to have him leading the country’s second-biggest economic hub.
Politics will win over people
Several developments led to Friday’s formation of a government of national unity, which includes the ANC, DA and IFP.
I leave a stable city, says Kaunda
In his last public appearance as the mayor on Thursday, Mxolisi Kaunda said he was happy that he was leaving a functional City behind, mentioning several successes that were achieved during his tenure.
City officials fear purge after Kaunda’s sacking
Kaunda said he was leaving a great legacy, having provided service delivery to eThekwini’s citizens.
Ousted eThekwini mayor bids farewell as political parties insist it was long overdue
Political parties welcomed Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda’s removal citing poor leadership, service delivery failures and a litany of irregular expenditures.
Speculation mounts over eThekwini councillors quitting to force by-elections to favour MK
As the ANC begins to smoke out those it suspects of colluding with MK and other parties, it recalled eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda overnight. This was welcomed by political parties and many within the municipality.
Mayor’s axing ‘long overdue’
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal announced the redeployment of Mxolisi Kaunda from the eThekwini Municipality to the National Council of Provinces.
ANC axes eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda
Kaunda had faced two motions of no confidence in the municipality, but survived both with his party’s backing.
JUST IN: ANC removes Mxolisi Kaunda as mayor of eThekwini Municipality
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda will be redeployed to the National Council of Provinces.
AfriForum move against national energy regulator may have big impact on KZN
Civil rights organisation AfriForum applied to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, regarding the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) plans to increase electricity tariffs next month.
Transnet inks R1. 3 billion project to help boost the KZN economy
The new project has an investment value of R1. 3 billion, aimed at boosting the province’s economy.
Massive relief operation under way to help victims of the storm
At least 11 people died, scores were left injured and hundreds homeless as a combination of heavy winds and rains battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal.