R7. 8bn increase in eThekwini debt collection; R31. 9bn owed

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The eThekwini Municipality revealed that debt collection had increased by R7. 8 billion between 2022/23 and 2023/24.

Miss North Coast KZN finalist aims to better women’s education

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Miss North Coast KZN finalist, Vanessa Melanie Pillay, aims to use her platform to further improve the community. Pillay will compete against 21 other participants ...

Nonoti community set for social upliftment following new centre handover

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The Sibaya Community Trust, various government departments and spiritual organisation – Global Mohanji Foundation – celebrated the Mohanji Centre of Benevolence ...

Durban ratepayers concerned about Eskom tariff increases

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Durban ratepayers recently raised concerns that the continual electricity increases will further hurt citizens. This came in light of Nersa recently publishing Eskom’s ...

Durban Blue Economy days more than a series of events

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The inaugural Blue Economy Week officially started on Tuesday. The week-long event aims to promote and showcase the sustainable and innovative future of Durban’s ...

LOOK: Cheers as one of Durban zoo’s oldest residents turns 120 years

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

In celebration of Heritage Day, the Umgeni River Bird Park and Mitchell Park Zoo celebrated one of their oldest resident’s birthday. Admiral, a tortoise, celebrated ...

Weston Agricultural College wins environmental duel

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Weston Agricultural College emerged victorious in an environmental duel against Durban High School during the first-ever Husqvarna Schools Forest Rehabilitation ...

Durban Fashion Fair: Class of 2024 designers saluted

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Some of Africa’s finest designs were showcased during the 13th instalment of the Durban Fashion Fair, themed ‘Coming of Age’.

Africa’s finest designs showcased during Durban Fashion Fair

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The Durban Fashion Fair showcase kicked off on a high note on Wednesday as various interesting and captivating ‘Coming Of Age’ collections were showcased.

Durban’s emerging designers to display their craft

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Twenty-two of Durban’s emerging designers are set to display their craft during the upcoming Durban Fashion Fair. The fair which takes place from Wednesday next ...

ANC faces ‘organisational crisis’ after losing ward to MK Party

LUNGANI ZUNGU and Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

After the ANC lost another ward to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality’s Ward 14, Durban-based political ...

Phoenix school principal warns parents of kids’ drug abuse

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

A video circulated on social media shows a Durban pupil believed to be drugged and the incident brought up the issue of drugs and alcohol abuse within the education ...

Residents and emergency services hit by N2/N3 upgrade

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has set R25 billion for nine packages under construction on the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-Natal duo set to cook up a storm in national competition

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

KwaZulu-Natal duo Sivesetfu Bhembe and Aphiwe Zuma will compete in the RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge; and will compete against chefs from across the country. ...

KZN Premier Ntuli urges communities to work with police

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Premier of KwaZulu Natal Thamsanqa Ntuli led the uMgungundlovu District Service Delivery and Crime Fighting Imbizo, to engage directly with the community, hear the ...

eThekwini water dispute worsens amid by-election tensions

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Tensions between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance have escalated after recent water disruptions at the Durban Heights Reservoir. These disruptions occurred due ...

20 most inspiring non-profit organisations in Durban

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

In celebration of non-profit organisations, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the Hollywood Foundation and We Are Durban hosted the Change in Action NPO Fair. The fair ...

eThekwini further strengthens international relations

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

eThekwini further strengthens international ties following a recent agreement with the Ningde Municipality. The agreement entails working together in trade, investment ...

PICS & VIDEO: Hillary residents up in arms over illegal dumping

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Hillary residents, from ward 65, have complained about illegal dumping in the vicinity of Huntley Road. The residents have raised concerns about the government not ...

Durban’s badminton ace achieves continental double

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Durban’s Lincoln Wilson participated in the All Africa Schools Individual Championships and All Africa Air Badminton Championships recently and returned home with ...

Animal rescue organisation calls for primate enclosure donations

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

In celebration of International Primate Day, the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife has urged for donations to increase primate enclosures, in their mission to ...

SA Post Office on the brink despite R10bn from taxpayers

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

The South African Post Office is set to be liquidated next month, following a recent financial projection by Business Rescue Practitioners.

Crowned eagle saved from near death, released back into the wild

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

A crowned eagle was recently rehabilitated and released at the Crocworld Conservation Centre, having initially been left for dead. The eagle was discovered by a ...

Report reveals that KZN municipalities are regressing

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Four KwaZulu-Natal municipalities received a clean audit for the 2022/2023 year. This was revealed in a recent Municipal outcomes report by the Auditor General. ...

Do not block our sewer lines, eThekwini Municipality warns residents

Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Durban Central residents have been complaining of negligence following an ongoing sewer issue. They say the eThekwini Municipality has not addressed their complaints, ...