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eThekwini mayor Cyril Mayor, minister of public works and infrastructure Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for public works and infrastructure Martin Meyer signed a MOU in the city this week. (Photo supplied)
CRIME PREVENTION DURBAN

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure

  • Lyse Comins
8 min read
Lensman: Durban Metro Police Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu says crime fighting will be boosted when his department takes over the city’s CCTV network from disaster management. Photo: Des Erasmus
CAMERA MONITORING DURBAN

Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network

Metro police head Sibonelo Mchunu is ready for his staff to man the network, but sources say the R100 million a year installation and maintenance contracts are too sweet to let go

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read