A taxi driver in Newcastle was arrested after attempting to flee on foot during a roadblock, underscoring the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s firm stance against drunk driving as holiday traffic peaks across the province. The arrest took place on Sunday afternoon during the ongoing #NenzaniLaEzweni operation, a province-wide road safety campaign led by the Road…
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece written by Bronwyn M Singh. The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views or editorial position of this publication. The killing of DJ Warrick “Warras” Stock is not just another violent crime statistic. It is evidence of a system that promises protection…
eMadlangeni – Amid cautious optimism and heightened expectations from the community, the Amajuba District Municipality has officially commenced construction of the Goedehoop Bulk Water and Sanitation Project – Phase 2, following a sod-turning ceremony led by District Mayor Thembelihle Mthembu. The project marks a long-awaited intervention in Goedehoop, an area that has for years grappled…
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has embarked on an ambitious financial recovery journey designed to stabilise struggling public finances and reinforce accountability across all spheres of government. For Newcastle Municipality—one of northern KZN’s key economic hubs—the provincial intervention comes at a critical moment, as the municipality confronts mounting debt, uneven revenue collection, and growing pressure to…
KwaZulu-Natal The motion of no confidence against KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli unfolded less like a routine legislative exercise and more like a stress test for a fragile political order — one that revealed just how combustible provincial politics have become. From the moment members entered the legislature on Monday morning, it was clear that the…
Newcastle,KwaZulu-Natal Newcastle Municipality’s declaration of victory over National Treasury may read as a triumph on paper, but beyond official statements and legal correspondence lies a far more troubling reality. While the release of the municipality’s equitable share has been framed as proof of institutional stability, years of financial distress, collapsing infrastructure, and chronic service delivery…
The Inkatha Freedom Party Youth Brigade (IFPYB) in KwaZulu-Natal has called for the removal of all Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillors holding positions in municipalities across the province, escalating political tensions ahead of a crucial motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli. The call follows the EFF’s support for a motion of no confidence…
KwaZulu-Natal From the sunny coast to the Midlands and north coast , here is your weather so you can plan your braais, beach walks or chill time with a good sense of what the skies are up to. Based on the latest official forecasts: Friday — Warm Start to the WeekendAcross KZN:Friday kicks off hot…
Durban,KwaZulu-Natal Government services across KwaZulu-Natal were restored this afternoon following a decisive ruling by the Pietermaritzburg High Court, marking a significant victory for residents and the provincial administration. The judgment compelled eThekwini Municipality to reconnect electricity to key government facilities and confirmed Msunduzi Municipality’s concession to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Electricity and…
Escourt,KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal’s public infrastructure sector has marked a full year without a single recorded project disruption—an unprecedented milestone credited to the province’s far-reaching Contractors Imbizo programme. The final leg of the six-month engagement concluded yesterday, 9 December, in Estcourt, closing a province-wide initiative led by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).Launched on…
