For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.
The probe was conducted by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit
The alleged victim has had to be hospitalised and receive trauma counselling several times over the ordeal, internal sources said
The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA want the city to probe how the former uMzumbe metro employee got a senior job
The transfer allegedly took place without following due process
Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance
The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court
As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties
The unit told parliament how municipal land was ceded to private developers, who sold it on for a profit
Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders
Mbulelo Tshangana’s statements come as the KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance MEC has threatened the metro with ‘escalated intervention’, drawing the ire of its mayor
A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption
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
Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed
With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability
The team’s work was previously torpedoed by resistance from ANC eThekwini councillors
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 This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers
Environmental experts warn that simply fining municipalities for damaging the environment and polluting water is not sufficient to change behaviour
Some city residents have had no water for 150 days, yet have received bills of up to R60 000
An announcement about measures to reduce load-shedding in the metro is expected ‘soon’
