Zainul Dawood

Multimedia Journalist

'Victory for accountability': eThekwini's R3.9 billion vehicle upgrade request narrowly rejected

Zainul Dawood|Published

During a council meeting on Thursday, the eThekwini Municipality's request for R3.9 billion to update its ageing vehicle fleet was narrowly rejected.

Mayor Xaba highlights challenges of deceased estates, land invasions and hijacked buildings

Zainul Dawood|Published

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba raises concerns over unresolved deceased estates, leading to a R520 million debt write-off, land invasions and hijacked buildings. ...

HERE'S WHY: eThekwini Municipality needs R3,9 billion to replace its fleet

Zainul Dawood|Published

The municipality stated that 1,000 vehicles needed to be replaced annually

Greytown's residents unite, forming 'GRRA' to tackle overdue service delivery challenges

Zainul Dawood|Published

The Umvoti Chamber of Business believes that the establishment of a new Greytown Resident and Ratepayer Association (GRRA) will enhance communication with the Umvoti ...

eThekwini Municipality appoints engineer Vishal Poona to tackle R4.9 billion water loss

Zainul Dawood|Published

Vishal Poona, an engineer and former director at Joat Group – a South African water management company – was introduced to the eThekwini Executive Committee (Exco) ...

Kemera Moodly empowers pupils to express their thoughts through poetry anthology

Zainul Dawood|Published

Grades 10, 11 and 12 pupils from Apollo Secondary School, Meadowlands Technical High School, Protea Secondary School and Southlands Secondary School were encouraged ...

eThekwini ratepayers voice concerns over proposed tariff increases

Zainul Dawood|Published

The eThekwini Municipality met with ratepayer associations to discuss the draft budget and tariff increases

eThekwini Municipality reported R1.9 billion electricity loss in 2024/2025

Zainul Dawood|Published

THE eThekwini Municipality reported a staggering R1.9 billion loss in electricity for the 2024/2025 financial year, as outlined in the latest oversight report.

Former SAPS dog handlers Fazal Rajak and Kelvin Shunmugam train Metro Police K9 Unit

Zainul Dawood|Published

TWO former SAPS dog handlers discuss their experiences and the importance of their skills in training the Durban Metro Police K9 unit.

eThekwini Municipality urged to prioritise public input on budget and tariff hikes

Zainul Dawood|Published

The budget will be taken to the communities for public consultation.

How to challenge incorrect property valuations in eThekwini

Zainul Dawood|Published

Property owners in eThekwini Municipality have until March 2026 to object to the 5th General Valuation. Join a webinar hosted by the eThekwini Ratepayers Protest ...

How recruiting more officers could solve Durban metro police's R109 million overtime issue

Zainul Dawood|Published

The eThekwini Municipality's Finance Committee raises alarms over the metro police's staggering overtime expenses.

Quick to build, hard to monitor: additional land invasion unit support required ahead of elections

Zainul Dawood|Published

The eThekwini Municipality plans to enhance its land invasion unit's security in preparation for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

eThekwini Municipality launches sports lease committee

Zainul Dawood|Published

Enzo Coppola advocates for community collaboration in managing sports facilities in eThekwini, as the municipality establishes a new committee to oversee lease agreements ...

Promises of water supply to rural KZN communities

Ntuthuko Mlondo and Zainul Dawood|Published

Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, recently promised that 250 000 households in the the Zululand and uMzinyathi District Municipalities will ...

KwaZulu-Natal abounds with investment opportunities

Zainul Dawood and Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The City of Durban hosts Africa’s Travel Indaba, where delegates can look forward to vibrant spice markets, authentic Zulu culture and a vibrant cityscape and nightlife, ...

Solar storm impacting Earth behind auroras

Zainul Dawood and Staff Reporter|Published

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) Space Weather Centre issued several G4 warnings and, for the first time since 2003, one G5 warning was issued.

‘Way paved for Jacob Zuma to resume and complete impactful work he began as head of state’

Zainul Dawood and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Months after the January 17 Daily News exclusive titled: ‘IEC bars Zuma from returning to the Union Buildings’; the electoral court, in a historic ruling nullified ...

‘Family distraught at videoed murder of cop’

Aphiwe Mthembu and Zainul Dawood|Published

The family of murdered Durban metro police officer Bianca Khuzwayo say the footage of her death, recorded by the accused, was enough evidence to convict him in court. ...

City, NPO in deal to shelter homeless

Ntuthuko Mlondo and Zainul Dawood|Published

The eThekwini Municipality is planning to renew a R1. 5 million Memorandum of Understanding with the special purpose vehicle, to continue with programmes for the ...

Border wall project: call for transparency

Zainul Dawood|Published

The IFP has called for KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube must be more transparent on the R85 million new Jersey Barrier Wall project at the South African/Mozambican ...

Helping small businesses to grow

Zainul Dawood|Published

The Clermont Art Flea Market is the means to reach out to customers and make the most of the opportunities available.

Legislature ready for 2024 opening at a cost of R3.2m

Zainul Dawood|Published

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube is expected to deliver the State of the Province Address on Wednesday.

90% of beaches ‘excellent’, says City

Zainul Dawood|Published

Three beaches closest to Umgeni River had to be closed to safeguard public.

SA plumbing institute responds to video of pipe repair in eThekwini

Zainul Dawood|Published

The Institute of Plumbing South Africa said it had seen far too many incidents in municipalities where water pipe repairs and cut-ins are often done incorrectly. ...