KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season
/ 5 December 2024

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

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

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IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge
/ 13 November 2024

IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge

Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute

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Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
/ 31 October 2024

Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Bruce Wilson’s experience reflects that of other state patients. Ambulances were in short supply, wards were overcrowded, linen and patients’ clothing was dirty

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South African Weather Service issues level 8 warning in KwaZulu-Natal as snowfall hits parts of the country
/ 21 September 2024

South African Weather Service issues level 8 warning in KwaZulu-Natal as snowfall hits parts of the country

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for further distributive weather conditions as snowfall continues to blanket the N3 highway, particularly between Warden and Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving motorists stranded for hours.  The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre said it had convened a joint operations centre meeting on Saturday morning to […]

Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal
/ 11 September 2024

Renewed calls to remove ANC’s Bheki Mtolo as party leaders considers its future in KwaZulu-Natal

The ANC Youth League says the provincial secretary caused divisions that led to the party’s electoral setbacks

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Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
/ 8 August 2024

Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Supporters are backing Ndlozi to challenge incumbent Marshall Dlamini as the battle hots up

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Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference
/ 26 July 2024

Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference

The Economic Freedom Fighters’ Floyd Shivambu faces a strong challenge from secretary general Marshall Dlamini for the deputy president position

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MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees
/ 18 July 2024

MK party takes legal action against KZN legislature over defeat in portfolio committees

The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip

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Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa
/ 14 July 2024

Risky behaviour and coercion are driving the teen pregnancy crisis in rural South Africa

According to the 2022-23 District Health Barometer, there has been a 6.1% increase in the number of deliveries by girls and women aged 10 to 19, over the past five years

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Struggle for purse strings in KZN economic department
/ 30 June 2024

Struggle for purse strings in KZN economic department

Concerns have been raised that a head of department described as a ‘clean professional’ has been ousted for political reasons

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National Freedom Party could be the kingmaker with a single seat in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature
/ 10 June 2024

National Freedom Party could be the kingmaker with a single seat in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature

The NF party wants a provincial cabinet seat in return for its support

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‘Cancer-related insurance claims on the rise, post-Covid-19’
/ 21 May 2024

‘Cancer-related insurance claims on the rise, post-Covid-19’

Cancer accounted for about 32.3% of all insurer Liberty’s claims for 2023

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Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually
/ 20 May 2024

Irregularities exposed in KZN education tender worth over R200 million annually

Links have been found between the procurement manager and beneficiaries of lucrative tenders

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Intervention needed to pull steel industry from the brink
/ 12 May 2024

Intervention needed to pull steel industry from the brink

ArcelorMittal SA expects to make a final decision by August on the closure of its long steel operation, which puts 3 500 jobs at risk

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