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Durban faces days without water if usage isn’t reduced
DURBAN residents are warned to reduce water usage or risk severe water restrictions that could leave thousands without water for days. Officials from the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board yesterday described the situation as dire, as the water authority...
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PIC grapples with governance crisis and power struggles
THE Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is reeling from a deepening governance crisis as internal power struggles continue to undermine the state asset manager. This is according to the Association for the Monitoring and Advocacy of Government...
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RACISM STOPS WITH ME Revolving door in king's office raises concerns
CULTURAL experts and Royal House insiders have expressed dismay at the revolving door of senior officials in King Misuzulu's office, saying the situation paints a picture of an institution battling to maintain stability. This comes after the sacking...
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Commission loses day over Johnson’s sick note
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has suffered a setback, losing a day of proceedings after the head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, called in sick yesterday when she was expected to...
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SKILLS DRIVE TO REPLACE FOREIGN WORKERS
THE business community and the eThekwini Municipality has announced a programme aimed at skilling locals to take up jobs that have been left vacant following the departure of foreign nationals. The areas of focus include the textile, machinist,...
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Suspended Ekurhuleni officials face court as corruption probe intensifies
THE CASE against suspended Ekurhuleni officials, including deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Julius Mkhwanazi, former city manager Imogen Mashazi, suspended head of legal services Advocate Kemi Behari, and suspended head of...
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Funding freeze risks service delivery in KZN Councils
THE municipalities impacted by the National Treasury's decision to temporarily suspend the July equitable share transfers have warned of serious disruption to service delivery operations and staff salaries. This comes as the South African Local...
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Malema implicated in plot against Crime Intelligence inspector-general
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard evidence yesterday implicating EFF leader Julius Malema in an alleged plot with Major-General Feroz Khan and suspected tobacco smuggler Mohammed 'Mo' Sayed to oust former Crime Intelligence Inspector-General...
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Controversy erupts over vehicle allocation for amakhosi in KZN
THE move to allocate more top-of-therange SUV vehicles to amakhosi has sparked a rift among key parties in the Government of Provincial Unity in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature. The DA and the IFP in the legislature are at loggerheads over the...
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March and March leader fires back at proxy funding claims
MARCH and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is pushing back against claims that the anti-illegal migrant movement is being funded by proxy, stating that if the organisation had funding, they would be much more effective in their...
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Public Protector complaint lodged against Leon’s Resolve Communications
ACTIONSA has lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector, calling for an investigation into Resolve Communications, the public relations firm founded by former DA leader Tony Leon, over its alleged dealings with ministers in the Government of...
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Dina Pule’s return to Cabinet sparks political uproar
THE ANC congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing controversial former communication minister Dina Pule back into the Cabinet, 13 years after then-president Jacob Zuma had fired her for unethical behaviour. Ramaphosa announced Pule's...
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March and March vows weekly protests until undocumented migrants leave
MARCH and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma announced that supporters will take to the streets every Thursday until the government takes action to remove undocumented immigrants from South Africa. Addressing protesters outside SAPS Point in Durban...
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Ngobese-Zuma warns illegal migrants for ‘undoing’ Black economic gains
THE presence of illegal immigrants in the county is helping employers undermine the economic prosperity of black South Africans. March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma warned of this during a recent interview with a Nigerian journalist. The...
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Law enforcement readies for KZN immigrant marches
A STRONG contingent of law enforcement officials, made up of police, the army, and thousands of patrollers, will be deployed across the province to guard against criminal activity during the highly anticipated anti-illegal immigrant marches...
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Bafana Bafana make history as they progress to the round of 32
DRIVEN by a profound spirit of unity both on and off the pitch, Bafana Bafana defied the odds to secure a historic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Many faithful supporters on home soil abandoned sleep early yesterday morning, staying...
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Army on alert for anti-immigrant marches
THE army could be deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to assist police in containing any possible riots, with additional officers set to be brought in from other provinces. The police met with the business sector in Durban yesterday to brief them on the state...
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Malawians occupy Pietermaritzburg building as repatriation crisis deepens
CLOSE to 1 600 Malawian nationals have occupied an abandoned government building in Pietermaritzburg as tensions over illegal immigration escalate. This situation is also being felt at the Durban centre, where Malawian nationals seeking to return home...
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Chats reveal alleged cocaine dealing between Matlala and Medicare24 CEO
WHATSAPP chats, voice notes, and video clips presented before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry yesterday have revealed what appears to be alleged drug dealing between Medicare24 Holdings chief executive Michael (Mike) van Wyk, attempted...
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Beachwood battle intensifies as ratepayers reject the project
THE longstanding battle between the developer of the multi-billion-rand Beachwood estate and local residents shows no signs of abating, with ratepayers pushing back against the project and describing it as a “slow eviction notice” for the less...
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Beachwood Coastal Estate development set to commence amid local opposition
THE first phase of the multi-billion-rand Beachwood Coastal Estate development is set to break ground in about two months' time. The developer, Gavin Strydom, detailed the process to be followed and the interest in the development. He revealed that...
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Robert Gumede vows to revitalise Tongaat Hulett
BILLIONAIRE businessman Robert Gumede said the withdrawal of the Tongaat Hulett liquidation application will enable the sector to protect jobs and focus on stopping the dumping of foreign-produced sugar into the country. Gumede, of Vision Group, one...
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Soweto Uprising anniversary: Ramaphosa urges companies to support SA’s youth
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has vouched for South Africa's 12 million unemployed youth, saying they have the potential to reach positions of power if given the right opportunities. Addressing an event yesterday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto...
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Smiling assassin strikes again: Steyn’s fifth straight Comrades record
GERDA Steyn revealed that adopting a “run it like it's my last race” mentality helped drive her to a fifth successive Comrades Marathon title and a record-breaking payday yesterday. The South African ultramarathon queen stormed to victory in 5:44:53,...
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EThekwini Working Group focuses on economic development initiatives
THE Presidential eThekwini Working Group has set its sights on boosting the economy as its next area of focus in the municipality. A group of experts to look into this next step is being set up and will meet in the coming weeks to discuss its terms of...
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Education Department faces financial crisis
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is warning of a potential lawsuit from unpaid suppliers and disruption to examination preparations. The warning comes as the department's financial crisis deepens. A report tabled before the Education...
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Calls for stricter penalties against employers hiring illegal immigrants
COSATU in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for the prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants. It stated that the current enforcement measures, including those outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night, are not enough to deter this...
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Ramaphosa’s five actions on immigration
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced five actions the government will be implementing to tackle growing frustrations around immigration and illegal migrants. Some of the key actions include a concerted crackdown on violations of existing...
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MKP tipped to take over eThekwini
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is considered a front-runner to take over the governance of the eThekwini Municipality after the local government elections. Political experts and opposition groups have stated that the MKP performed well in eThekwini...
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Godongwana dismisses establishment of another state bank
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana has ruled out the establishment of yet another state-owned bank, saying South Africa not only has quite a number but the government does not have the financial resources to inject into a new one. “The government...
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Teenager’s stabbing sparks a war of words
THE fatal stabbing of Nhlamulo Sambo, 19, in Mossel Bay has sparked a heated public exchange between EFF MP Naledi Chirwa and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, as debate intensifies over immigration, tribalism, and political rhetoric in...
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KZN business sector could collapse
DURBAN businesses in the clothing and textile sector are pushing back against the demand for illegal foreign nationals to leave the country, warning that this will have a destructive impact on their operations. The minibus taxi industry in...
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Turmoil in KZN as NFP expels Shinga
THE National Freedom Party (NFP) and Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga are headed for a legal showdown after she vowed to fight her dismissal from the party. This is after the NFP revealed that it will soon update its list at the legislature and...
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SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
WORK on the Durban Point Waterfront Development could begin at the end of this year, pending the finalisation of funding talks. The eThekwini Municipality revealed this as it detailed the state of one of the highly anticipated projects in the...
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Parties insist Ramaphosa’s legal challenge won’t delay Impeachment Committee
POLITICAL parties have said that while President Cyril Ramaphosa is fully entitled to pursue legal action against the Section 89 Independent Panel report on Phala Phala, that should not hinder Parliament's Impeachment Committee. After the...
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Ramaphosa accused of 'evading accountability'
THE African Transformation Movement (ATM) has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of attempting to evade accountability, following his decision to seek a judicial review of the Section 89 independent panel report regarding the Phala Phala farm...
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TREASURY TAKES OVER EDUCATION FINANCES
THE financial situation of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has worsened, with the Provincial Treasury “taking over” the department’s financial affairs due to ongoing governance failures. Carol Coetzee, the Head of Provincial Treasury, wrote...
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ZULU PALACE POWER WAR ERUPTS
A SENIOR official in the Zulu Prime Minister Executive Council (PMEC) has attributed the dismissal of Royal Chancellor inkosi Malusi Zondi and the dissolution of the king's private office to a power struggle over the proximity to AmaZulu king Misuzulu...
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SA families condemn Israeli detention of civilians in international waters
FAMILIES of the South Africans, who are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla and who are expected to be transported to Istanbul later this afternoon before returning home, have described the harrowing week they have had to cope with, amidst the...
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Ramaphosa should “allow impeachment to proceed”
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to allow the parliamentary impeachment inquiry to proceed, rather than trying to stall or block the process by challenging it in court. This is according to political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, who said while...
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Black Business Council takes Transnet to court over tender excluding local firms
THE Black Business Council (BBC) is taking legal action against state parastatal Transnet over a tender it argues excluded local companies and violated the country's procurement laws. The organisation has raised concerns regarding a 24-month tender...
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Durban welcomes the Articulate Africa Book and Arts Fair 2026
DURBAN rolled out the red carpet as the Articulate Africa Book and Arts Fair 2026 officially kicked off, signalling a major boost for the city's creative economy and cultural landscape. The Durban Exhibition Centre has officially transformed into a...
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Durban goes all out for ultra-wealthy with private jet facilities at KSIA
DURBAN is going all out to attract the ultra-wealthy by building infrastructure at King Shaka International Airport that could accommodate and maintain private jets. Dube TradePort has revealed ambitions to build an Airside Zone that could accommodate...
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Ramaphosa accused of targeting ‘politically weak’ as Tolashe is sacked
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of acting against those seen as “politically weak while ignoring real crimes” following his decision to fire the Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe. The MK Party stated that the firing was an...
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R80 billion BRT project crumbles nationally
THE Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which has cost the country an estimated R80 billion to implement, is at risk of being phased out following concerns that the national project has failed to take off. The National Portfolio Committee on Transport...
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ANC divided over Cyril’s decision to stay
AS THE ANC prepares for its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today following the Constitutional Court’s (Concourt) ruling on the Phala Phala farm matter, some members of the committee expressed their satisfaction with President Cyril...
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Ramaphosa to challenge validity of Phala Phala report
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa said that in light of the Constitutional Court's ruling on Phala Phala, he will be challenging the Section 89 independent panel report, describing it as flawed and saying he disagreed with its findings that there is prima...
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New DA leadership in KwaZulu-Natal aims to strengthen voter base
THE newly elected leadership of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to “take on” the MKP on the ground as the party looks to consolidate its gains and attract new voters. Sithembiso Ngema was elected as the leader of the DA, succeeding...
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ConCourt ruling could push GNU to the brink
SHOULD the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) rule against Parliament today, it could push the Government of National Unity (GNU) to the brink. That is the view of a number of analysts as the ConCourt is expected to deliver judgment today on whether...
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D-DAY FOR RAMAPHOSA
AS THE Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a judgment tomorrow in a landmark Phala Phala case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, opposition parties and political experts have called for justice and the president to be held...
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CLUB MED EYES EUROPEAN MARKET
THE opening of the Club Med Resort could serve as a catalyst to attract more European tourists to KwaZulu-Natal and promote luxury development along the North Coast. The resort, located in Tinley Manor in the KwaDukuza Municipality, is set to open its...
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Durban Chamber condemns business intimidation
THE business community has warned about the damage being done to business confidence in key economic hubs of the KwaZulu-Natal by organisations affiliated with political parties who are “intimidating” business people. The Durban Chamber of Commerce...
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R20 million car spend for traditional leaders faces scrutiny
THE recent purchase of cars for traditional leaders faces further scrutiny following cost revelations and concerns about partisanship in vehicle allocation. The cars were bought by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs...
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SAHRC seeks answers on KZN Education’s funding crisis
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has been dragged before the SA Human Rights Commission due to numerous failures, including the failure to pay the money for norms and standards to schools. The Head of Department, Nkosinathi Ngcobo, recently...
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Education Minister seeks probe into R1.6 billion textbook procurement allegations
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has formally requested Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to initiate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement of textbooks for South Africa's foundation phase. The move follows media...
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Ramaphosa vows to tackle corruption and violent crime at Freedom Day rally
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's Freedom Day address was briefly disrupted after he and the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, were ambushed by an intruder on stage yesterday before security quickly intervened. During his keynote...
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Parties call for inquiry as Masemola suspension shakes SAPS
THE SUSPENSION of national police commissioner Fannie Masemola is an indication that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is deeply troubled. That is the view of some opposition parties following the precautionary suspension of General Masemola...
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R17 billion bioethanol plant brings hope to KZN farmers
THE EMBATTLED sugarcane industry in KwaZulu-Natal may soon receive a significant lifeline with the announcement of a proposed R17 billion bioethanol plant “earmarked” to be built in the province. A global agricultural company, UPL, has revealed plans...
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Masemola defers to Ramaphosa amid DA suspension call
NATIONAL Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola declined to address his future yesterday, insisting that any decision rests solely with President Cyril Ramaphosa. This comes after the Democratic Alliance issued a statement yesterday calling on Ramaphosa...
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Details emerge on criminal charges against Mkhwanazi, Lerutla
DETAILS have emerged on the criminal charges against suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, who both appeared in court yesterday. Mkhwanazi and Lerutla appeared in the...
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Former Ithala board members claim it's a 'dead bank'
FORMER board members of Ithala Bank have described the embattled Ithala SOC Limited as a “dead bank”. A member of the board revealed that there is no future for the bank as it is not trading, it has lost customers and assets, and it could soon lose...
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Malema alleges political bias in five-year prison sentence
EFF leader Julius Malema has claimed that his prosecution is politically motivated, alleging that a “hidden hand” was influencing the judicial process against him. He said this was part of a broader and orchestrated campaign to disrupt his political...
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ANC leadership shake-up: Mbalula axes Jeff Radebe as KwaZulu-Natal convener
THE ANC's national leadership has finally removed Jeff Radebe as the convener of the party in KwaZulu-Natal, following the failure to revive the structures in the province ahead of this year's local government elections. Making the announcement at a...
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Ithala SOC Limited Board resigns amid governance failures
THE Board of Directors of Ithala SOC Limited (bank) has fallen on its sword amid calls for the leadership to face consequences over the bank's governance failures that have brought the institution to the brink of collapse. The Premier's office...
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Musk slams B-BBEE laws, calls them extremely racist
THE world's richest man and business magnate, Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, continues to target and criticise the country's transformative policies, particularly the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), which he has labelled as...
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KZN government probes Ithala Bank failures
THE KwaZulu-Natal government has resolved that action should be taken following the governance crises that have undermined the development bank and its customers, putting it at risk of being shut down by regulators. Among the issues of concern raised...
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Government plans to phase out non-viable municipalities by 2031
NON-VIABLE municipalities across the country could be phased out within the next five years as the government looks to overhaul the poor state of service delivery. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said the...
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R4.5 billion investment revives Mooi River
The Mooi River area is set for economic revival with another investment totalling close to 4.5 billion earmarked for the area. A new multi-billion rand property development project in the Mooi River Valley is expected to break ground in 2027, with a...
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Eastern Cape Health Department must release tender documents after court ruling
THE Department of Health in the Eastern Cape has been ordered to release a trove of sensitive tender bidding documents amid concerns that its award of a multi-million rand tender was “riddled with discrepancies”. A Durban-based company, Makhathini...
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Draft regulations task principals with safeguarding pregnant pupils’ education
PRINCIPALS and teachers will have to play a significant role to ensure that the schooling careers of young girls are not derailed by falling pregnant. A set of draft regulations that were put forward by the Department of Basic Education and released...
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EThekwini’s wastewater re-use plan aims to secure drinking water supply
ETHEKWINI Municipality is embarking on a controversial and ambitious water-reuse project that seeks to convert wastewater into potable drinking water for its residents. The project aims to augment the city’s water supply and ensure water...
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R100 billion rebuild of former SAPREF refinery to take eight years
THE rebuilding of the former SAPREF refinery in Durban will take close to eight years and cost more than R100 billion. The government revealed that work to rebuild the plant, which closed down in 2022 due to extensive flood damage, will soon get...
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Court dismisses Zuma and Mbeki’s bid to remove Justice Khampepe from TRC Commission
JUSTICE Sisi Khampepe cannot be removed from the commission probing political interference in TRC investigations, the Gauteng High Court ruled yesterday. This comes after the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, dismissed the legal bid by former...
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Masemola's summons 'a political strategy to shield corrupt officials'
The summons issued against National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, to appear before the court has raised concerns over 'a strategy to protect those implicated in corruption'. The Activists and Citizens Forum (ACF) has described the summons as...
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Parliament supports reforms empowering SIU for lifestyle audits
SOUTH Africa's fight against corruption could be heading for a significant shift, with Parliament calling for urgent legal reforms to strengthen lifestyle audits across the public service and give investigators more power to act without political...
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