Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance
The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court
As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties
The unit told parliament how municipal land was ceded to private developers, who sold it on for a profit
Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders
Mbulelo Tshangana’s statements come as the KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance MEC has threatened the metro with ‘escalated intervention’, drawing the ire of its mayor
A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption
The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion
Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed
With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability
The team’s work was previously torpedoed by resistance from ANC eThekwini councillors
Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is expected to deliver the city’s consolidated budget, as well as announce property rates, electricity and water price increases for 2024-25, on Friday
Environmental experts warn that simply fining municipalities for damaging the environment and polluting water is not sufficient to change behaviour
Some city residents have had no water for 150 days, yet have received bills of up to R60 000
An announcement about measures to reduce load-shedding in the metro is expected ‘soon’
Durban and Cape Town have experienced tourism growth to achieve economic revenue exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels
They plan to take eThekwini Metro to the high court over allowing the environmentally sensitive coastal land to be rezoned for a housing and hotel development
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged eThekwini to partner with the private sector to fix its ageing water infrastructure
The retail phase of the development is underway, including a high street space with 300 trees
Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility
The metro plans to spend R8.6 million in total on ‘uplifting’ events, but has refused to make available a breakdown of costs
The City Integrity and Investigation Unit will look into a claim of bribes in the R48 million Chatsworth water project
The South African Human Rights Commission also details how officials show ‘contempt’ for citizens with water complaints
But the Westville Ratepayers Association says eThekwini is unfairly targeting its members
eThekwini Municipality started disconnecting ratepayers who have joined a citywide utility bill and rates payment boycott
Ratepayers have asked why municipal employees have been allowed to rack up debt for services, when ratepayers are threatened with court action
ANC KZN provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo said although the municipality had issues, not all staff were responsible for these, and they should be rewarded
Durban’s battle against broken sewage infrastructure and E coli is playing out in court after the city did not comply with a raft of environmental directives
Angry residents are embarking on the boycott to force the city to confront corruption and mismanagement
Following the 27 June deluge, the Durban Chamber of Commerce has warned the city that industry will relocate if it does not put in place risk mitigation measures
While the motion to remove them was valid, the process of bringing it was flawed
The social housing investigation was handed to eThekwini municipal manager and the presidency last year