Outrage over double-digit tariff hikes by City grows

Thami Magubane|Published

Several ratepayer organisations said they had not settled on the course of action, but they are planning to fight the tariff increases that are coming to effect ...

City official faces suspension over alcohol purchase allegations

Thami Magubane|Published

The precautionary suspension letter orders him to vacate the municipal offices with immediate effect.

KwaDukuza outlines plans to grow tourism

Thami Magubane|Published

Tourism remains a key economic sector which continues to create direct or indirect jobs.

Zuma to make a call on MKP leadership

Thami Magubane and Lindile Sifile|Published

The fallout from the Concourt judgment has also raised questions as to whether the MKP – should it have representation in Parliament – would have the same stature ...

RISE Mzansi calls for calm in KZN

Thami Magubane|Published

“We make this appeal mindful of some remarks made by certain party members that they would not be in support of a Constitutional Court outcome that does not favour ...

MKP unfazed by ‘flawed’ Concourt ruling

Thami Magubane and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

MK said the ruling would have no impact on the party’s fortunes on voting day.

DA slams KZN education authority for abuse of state resources for elections

Thami Magubane|Published

“The provincial awards ceremony is a culmination of many award ceremonies taking place in all our 12 Districts,” says MEC, months after hosting similar event.

uMngeni budget caters for the poor, says DA leader

Thami Magubane|Published

“Residents who qualify for old-age rebates now need not apply each year. ”

NHI bill faces widespread legal backlash

Thami Magubane and Yogashen Pillay|Published

The backlash started almost immediately after the bill was signed, with trade union Solidarity saying it had started legal action against NHI, while the DA said ...

Remember your suffering when voting, DA urges PMB

Thami Magubane|Published

The desperation has pushed some residents to rely on spring water which they share with livestock, risking serious health concerns.

Bittersweet moment for family after inquest into Luthuli’s death reopened

Thami Magubane|Published

The Luthuli family believe he was assassinated and the delay in reopening the inquest meant those responsible would not be held to account.

DA continues to de-campaign smaller parties

Thami Magubane|Published

The party said the smaller parties, which it referred to as “popcorn parties”, will struggle to function in national and provincial government.

MK Party leadership battle still rages on

Thami Magubane|Published

Khumalo is challenging the authenticity of the letter sent to the IEC on April 9, claiming that he had relinquished the leadership of the party to former president ...

Moves afoot for a new inquest into the death of former ANC leader Chief Luthuli

Thami Magubane|Published

Mbeki said he is aware that the government was looking into the matter, saying the investigation done at the time when Luthuli died, did not have any credibility. ...

Thabo Mbeki calls for honesty from ANC

Thami Magubane|Published

The party should engage with the public honestly, and fix its mistakes, he said, but he would not be drawn on the party’s chances of victory.

Ratepayers turning to renewable energy sources impacting City’s revenue

Thami Magubane and Yogashen Pillay|Published

The City has acknowledged that ratepayers’ use of renewable sources of energy, such as solar power, is having a negative impact on its electricity sales.

eThekwini worker shot dead at depot

Thami Magubane|Published

Officials in the municipality with a background in law enforcement said “syndicate-like behaviour” had taken hold of the unit hence the prevalence of the killings. ...

Mayor defends ‘suspending’ a senior official via WhatsApp

Thami Magubane|Published

Municipal manage said he received a letter suspending him via WhatsApp.

eThekwini Municipality outlines plan to tackle water losses

Thami Magubane|Published

The City has adopted a water turnaround strategy to deal with the issues affecting the delivery of the service.

Billing problems are being addressed, says mayor Kaunda

Thami Magubane|Published

The city’s own records have previously shown that thousands of water and electricity meters are not being read.

Ratepayers reject ‘high tariffs’ hikes

Thami Magubane|Published

The ratepayers said despite the decreases, the tariff hikes scheduled to come into effect in two months’ time, remained unaffordable and will push the struggling ...

Ratepayers seek legal advice on eThekwini draft budget

Thami Magubane and Karen Singh|Published

The City has been adamant that there was a need for increases, saying no increases were not possible and would collapse the municipality.

Plan to address City of eThekwini’s water woes

Thami Magubane|Published

Member of the presidential working group says high level discussion under way to address the problems.

eThekwini’s economy among the top performers

Thami Magubane|Published

Kaunda praised the City’s performance in economic development, detailing the efforts to create job opportunities.

IEC takes on MKP members over ‘inflammatory’ statements

Thami Magubane|Published

The election body tackles two MK members for threats against elections.