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Ethekwini Municipality

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings
Government News
/ 27 August 2024

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit violence, murder and extortion

By Lyse Comins
Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa

Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed

By Des Erasmus
Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Section 154 intervention team back in place for eThekwini as KwaZulu-Natal unity government moves to ‘support’ city
Politics
/ 28 June 2024

Section 154 intervention team back in place for eThekwini as KwaZulu-Natal unity government moves to ‘support’ city

The team’s work was previously torpedoed by resistance from ANC eThekwini councillors

By Paddy Harper
eThekwini ratepayers want ‘zero’ tariff hikes for battling households
National
/ 2 May 2024

eThekwini ratepayers want ‘zero’ tariff hikes for battling households

Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is expected to deliver the city’s consolidated budget, as well as announce property rates, electricity and water price increases for 2024-25, on Friday

By Lyse Comins
Taxpayers to cough up Govan Mbeki Municipality’s R200 million fine
National
/ 14 April 2024

Taxpayers to cough up Govan Mbeki Municipality’s R200 million fine

Environmental experts warn that simply fining municipalities for damaging the environment and polluting water is not sufficient to change behaviour

By Lyse Comins
Don’t politicise water crisis, Human Rights Commission urges
National
/ 8 March 2024

Don’t politicise water crisis, Human Rights Commission urges

Some city residents have had no water for 150 days, yet have received bills of up to R60 000

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa steps in to tackle eThekwini service delivery crisis
National
/ 29 February 2024

Ramaphosa steps in to tackle eThekwini service delivery crisis

An announcement about measures to reduce load-shedding in the metro is expected ‘soon’

By Lyse Comins
Local tourism destinations recover to new highs
National
/ 4 January 2024

Local tourism destinations recover to new highs

Durban and Cape Town have experienced tourism growth to achieve economic revenue exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels

By Lyse Comins
Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development
National
/ 12 December 2023

Residents oppose R3bn Beachwood Golf Course development

They plan to take eThekwini Metro to the high court over allowing the environmentally sensitive coastal land to be rezoned for a housing and hotel development

By Lyse Comins
Durban businesses warn of ‘severe’ economic losses due to ongoing beach closures
Article
/ 25 October 2023

Durban businesses warn of ‘severe’ economic losses due to ongoing beach closures

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged eThekwini to partner with the private sector to fix its ageing water infrastructure

By Lyse Comins
Shongweni’s R15bn ‘green city’ forges ahead
Business
/ 13 October 2023

Shongweni’s R15bn ‘green city’ forges ahead

The retail phase of the development is underway, including a high street space with 300 trees

By Lyse Comins
uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute
National
/ 8 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini’s R2 million picnic has ratepayers fuming
National
/ 4 October 2023

eThekwini’s R2 million picnic has ratepayers fuming

The metro plans to spend R8.6 million in total on ‘uplifting’ events, but has refused to make available a breakdown of costs

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini to investigate alleged DA corruption and cover-up
Politics
/ 20 September 2023

eThekwini to investigate alleged DA corruption and cover-up

The City Integrity and Investigation Unit will look into a claim of bribes in the R48 million Chatsworth water project

By Paddy Harper
Report finds KZN water rights marred by corruption, inequality and neglect
National
/ 19 September 2023

Report finds KZN water rights marred by corruption, inequality and neglect

The South African Human Rights Commission also details how officials show ‘contempt’ for citizens with water complaints

By Lyse Comins
City lawyer says rates boycotters want to cripple Durban
National
/ 16 September 2023

City lawyer says rates boycotters want to cripple Durban

But the Westville Ratepayers Association says eThekwini is unfairly targeting its members

By Lyse Comins
Durban rates boycotters in court to stop city from cutting their water and lights
National
/ 12 September 2023

Durban rates boycotters in court to stop city from cutting their water and lights

eThekwini Municipality started disconnecting ratepayers who have joined a citywide utility bill and rates payment boycott

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway
National
/ 28 August 2023

eThekwini residents continue boycott amid unresolved dispute, budget reshuffle underway

Ratepayers have asked why municipal employees have been allowed to rack up debt for services, when ratepayers are threatened with court action

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

eThekwini R1.7m staff party is global best practice, according to ANC

ANC KZN provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo said although the municipality had issues, not all staff were responsible for these, and they should be rewarded

By Lyse Comins
Court hears that eThekwini illegally reopened beaches
National
/ 17 August 2023

Court hears that eThekwini illegally reopened beaches

Durban’s battle against broken sewage infrastructure and E coli is playing out in court after the city did not comply with a raft of environmental directives

By Lyse Comins
eThekwini residents declare rates revolt
National
/ 6 August 2023

eThekwini residents declare rates revolt

Angry residents are embarking on the boycott to force the city to confront corruption and mismanagement

By Lyse Comins
Business urges eThekwini metro to rebuild infrastructure, prepare for climate change
Business
/ 7 July 2023

Business urges eThekwini metro to rebuild infrastructure, prepare for climate change

Following the 27 June deluge, the Durban Chamber of Commerce has warned the city that industry will relocate if it does not put in place risk mitigation measures

By Lyse Comins
DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims
Politics
/ 6 July 2023

DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims

While the motion to remove them was valid, the process of bringing it was flawed

By Paddy Harper
Phoenix residents demand Ramaphosa release SIU graft report
Politics
/ 19 April 2023

Phoenix residents demand Ramaphosa release SIU graft report

The social housing investigation was handed to eThekwini municipal manager and the presidency last year

By Paddy Harper
EFF marched but it was no Sri Lanka moment
Opinion
/ 24 March 2023

EFF marched but it was no Sri Lanka moment

Police Minister Bheki Cele and his team of officers appear to be better at arresting radials than criminals

By Paddy Harper
Durban’s Debra Roberts: first African woman to be elected IPCC Co-Chair
The Green Guardian
/ 8 March 2023

Durban’s Debra Roberts: first African woman to be elected IPCC Co-Chair

eThekwini’s chief resilience officer says the city is the ‘ideal test tube’ because it’s a microcosm of the world’s climate change problems

By Sheree Bega
Mkhwebane poison plot a zinger of a tale
Opinion
/ 4 November 2022

Mkhwebane poison plot a zinger of a tale

The protector of the suspended public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was targeted by a retired American colonel

By Paddy Harper
Uncertain future for Durban’s homeless farmers
National
/ 4 September 2022

Uncertain future for Durban’s homeless farmers

Residents of beachfront tent camp hope to be allowed to farm there long term

By Paddy Harper
Zandile Gumede wins race to become ANC eThekwini chairperson
Politics
/ 10 April 2022

Zandile Gumede wins race to become ANC eThekwini chairperson

But the corruption accused former mayor will not be allowed to take office because of the ANC’s step-aside rule

By Paddy Harper
Court action looms over eThekwini social housing rentals
National
/ 24 March 2022

Court action looms over eThekwini social housing rentals

Tenants’ associations want regulator to enforce its cap on rentals

By Paddy Harper
Africans were racially profiled in Phoenix — Durban mayor
National
/ 1 March 2022

Africans were racially profiled in Phoenix — Durban mayor

The eThekwini mayor says there were incidents of excessive use of force towards Africans at roadblocks controlled by residents

By Eunice Masson
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