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Ethekwini

Unlock the potential of open data portals for SA’s cities
Opinion
/ 7 March 2025

Unlock the potential of open data portals for SA’s cities

South Africa’s metros can be improved when this information is made publicly available

By Stuart Morrison
Durban is undergoing quite a revival
Opinion
/ 22 December 2024

Durban is undergoing quite a revival

eThekwini metro is pulling out all the stops to make the Durban area once again attractive for business and leisure

By Ash Müller
KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks
Politics
/ 2 December 2024

KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks

The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

By Mandisa Nyathi
Macpherson tackles Durban’s dodgy buildings
National
/ 13 August 2024

Macpherson tackles Durban’s dodgy buildings

The public works minister visited several notorious structures across the city, as well as the Durban magistrate’s court, which requires a major upgrade

By Lyse Comins
Durban tries to tackle ‘bad’ buildings
Business
/ 24 March 2024

Durban tries to tackle ‘bad’ buildings

Most of the derelict, hijacked and dangerous buildings are privately owned, according to eThekwini metro

By Lyse Comins
We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

We own and control eThekwini, says MK party, but denies inciting strike

The Jacob Zuma-backed party will be facing off in the electoral court on Tuesday against the ANC, which is trying to have it deregistered

By Des Erasmus
Editorial | Water: A matter of life and death
Editorial
/ 2 February 2024

Editorial | Water: A matter of life and death

South Africa’s service delivery woes have attracted all manner of violence. As water becomes more scarce, things will get worse

By Editorial
Durban again hammered by heavy rain, flooding
The Green Guardian
/ 15 January 2024

Durban again hammered by heavy rain, flooding

A severe storm system left a trail of destruction in eThekwini, KwaDukuza and Ndwedwe

By Shorné Bennie
Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution
National
/ 19 December 2023

Phoenix evictions continue despite eThekwini title deeds resolution

More than 200 tenants of Jay Singh housing programme flats are being kicked out every month

By Paddy Harper
Taps have been dry for years in Frazer informal settlement
National
/ 27 September 2023

Taps have been dry for years in Frazer informal settlement

The eThekwini Municipality says projects are underway to build proper water infrastructure

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
eThekwini DA corruption claims: Motion for forensic audit to be tabled
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

eThekwini DA corruption claims: Motion for forensic audit to be tabled

Political parties want the city to investigate the involvement of the Democratic Alliance’s Mergan Chetty in allegedly covering up corruption claims

By Paddy Harper
Durban rates revolt: Tempers flare at meeting with mayor
National
/ 14 August 2023

Durban rates revolt: Tempers flare at meeting with mayor

Angry ratepayers stormed out of a meeting to discuss the reasons for their rates boycott when mayor Mxolisi Kaunda declared it closed

By Lyse Comins
Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes
National
/ 31 July 2023

Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes

A lack of necessary skills has also contributed to the metro’s water and sanitation crisis

By Lyse Comins
Durban paddlers, lawyers take on eThekwini metro over sewage crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 10 July 2023

Durban paddlers, lawyers take on eThekwini metro over sewage crisis

The Northern wastewater treatment works disgorges sewage into the Umgeni River, which flows into the sea at Durban, polluting the city’s popular beaches

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini metro police arrest six men linked to parts stolen from municipal vehicles
National
/ 7 July 2023

eThekwini metro police arrest six men linked to parts stolen from municipal vehicles

The arrests come during an increase in municipal vehicle hijackings

By Lyse Comins
R83-million and three years later, only one RDP house has been built in Durban project
National
/ 15 June 2023

R83-million and three years later, only one RDP house has been built in Durban project

Families who were relocated in November 2019 said they were told the project would take 18 months

By Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Zandile Gumede ‘principal controller’ in eThekwini fraud
Politics
/ 11 March 2023

Zandile Gumede ‘principal controller’ in eThekwini fraud

The crimes were not overtly complicated, based on what the state said in the first week of trial. But they were brazen.

By Des Erasmus
Auditor General red flags eThekwini as city falters
National
/ 18 February 2023

Auditor General red flags eThekwini as city falters

Although the city seems to be stabilising politically, it is heading for an uncertain financial future

By Paddy Harper
ANC in eThekwini appoints NFP and EFF members in key portfolios
Politics
/ 16 February 2023

ANC in eThekwini appoints NFP and EFF members in key portfolios

Governing party says it agreed on the reconfiguration of the municipal committees to sharpen and strengthen its service delivery machinery

By Khethukuthula Xulu
KwaZulu-Natal super water board to be constituted from April
National
/ 15 February 2023

KwaZulu-Natal super water board to be constituted from April

Umgeni Water and Mhlathuze Water will be consolidated into a single water entity after lengthy negotiations

By Paddy Harper
ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini
Politics
/ 24 January 2023

ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini

Governing party says it cannot be ‘arrogant’ and try to run Durban alone

By Paddy Harper
Will Durban have an EFF deputy mayor by the end of January?
Politics
/ 11 January 2023

Will Durban have an EFF deputy mayor by the end of January?

ANC regional leaders Tembo Ntuli and Nkosenhle Madlala are eyeing the job, but it may go to the Red Berets

By Paddy Harper
Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst
National
/ 23 September 2022

Blackout: Municipalities brace for the worst

A total blackout is unlikely, but South Africa’s municipalities say they won’t be caught off guard

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
KZN flood victims struggle to rebuild homes
National
/ 25 August 2022

KZN flood victims struggle to rebuild homes

Government’s assistance comes too slowly for those left without a roof

By Bongeka Gumede
KwaZulu-Natal sets ANC on the path of self-destruction
Opinion
/ 31 July 2022

KwaZulu-Natal sets ANC on the path of self-destruction

The province’s leaders are calling for mob rule and will try to convince their comrades at this weekend’s national policy conference to support their untenable position

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
ANC KwaZulu-Natal conference skating on thin ice
Opinion
/ 21 July 2022

ANC KwaZulu-Natal conference skating on thin ice

The KwaZulu-Natal conference is taking place at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban, which used to be an ice rink

By Paddy Harper
Off to the races! What to expect from 2022 Durban July
Friday
/ 1 July 2022

Off to the races! What to expect from 2022 Durban July

The Durban July is back, which means the glamour and high fashion are back too.

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
Dark and dirty days in Durbs
Opinion
/ 3 June 2022

Dark and dirty days in Durbs

Feeling sorry for the president’s new spokesperson? Spare a thought for eThekwini’s public reps

By Paddy Harper
Arts Bar hopping in Durban
Friday
/ 2 June 2022

Arts Bar hopping in Durban

Florida Road – where you’re immersed in all things that celebrate cultural craft – comes to KwaZulu-Natal for the first Arts Bar Festival.

By Kimberley Schoeman
Ramaphosa allies in KwaZulu-Natal fail to bring any wins in regional conferences
Politics
/ 19 May 2022

Ramaphosa allies in KwaZulu-Natal fail to bring any wins in regional conferences

Premier Sihle Zikalala’s special adviser, Nhlanhla Ngidi, will challenge him for the position of ANC provincial chairperson

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
OPINION| Wretched zones of the damned in South Africa
Opinion
/ 1 May 2022

OPINION| Wretched zones of the damned in South Africa

Durban and the eThekwini region was in decline – fuelled by corruption and political killings – before the deadly floods sank it

By Hugo ka Canham
Right of reply: eThekwini’s mayor has not been absent during the KwaZulu-Natal floods
National
/ 25 April 2022

Right of reply: eThekwini’s mayor has not been absent during the KwaZulu-Natal floods

Mxolisi Kaunda set up task teams at the eThekwini Disaster Management Centre, visited stricken areas and ensured services are restored

By Mluleki Mntungwa
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