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eThekwini mayor declines DA challenge to swim
The eThekwini municipality has been under pressure to complete repairs to damaged infrastructure after the April floods. Sewage spills ending…
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Durban expects over 1 million visitors this festive season & a sure economy boost
The City of Durban says it expects over a million visitors this upcoming festive season. Ethekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says…
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Residents protest over water crisis in Hambanathi
Residents of Hambanathi in KwaZulu-Natal are blaming the death of a toddler on an ongoing water crisis in the area.…
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Comrades Marathon expected to inject R248 million into Kwa-Zulu Natal economy
The upcoming Comrades Marathon is expected to boost the province’s coffers by R248 million. More than 15 000 runners are…
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3 arrested over Savannah Park shooting
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the Savannah Park mass shooting over the weekend. eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda…
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eThekwini Mayor assures Durban they’ll have water as rotation plan begins
The water supply is being rotated this week. The devastating floods in April damaged the water pipelines supplying raw water…
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eThekwini residents unhappy with looming water restrictions
EThekwini residents are already up in arms over the looming water restrictions, which look set to see some of them…
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KZN floods: Water rations planned for Durban after damage to infrastructure
The effects of the KwaZulu-Natal record-breaking floods continue to deal a devastating blow for residents in eThekwini – almost three…
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Pipelines to take a year to repair following KZN floods
Two water pipelines damaged during the recent KwaZulu-Natal floods will be repaired and restored by June 2023. That’s according to…
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Mayor refutes IFP’s claims that govt cannot be trusted with KZN flood relief
The government cannot be trusted with flood relief money. That is the view of eThekwini IFP leader, Mdu Nkosi. He…
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eThekwini mayor denies lack of repairs following floods
eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has refuted claims that nothing has been done to fix infrastructure damaged by floods. The accusations…
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eThekwini Mayor promises on a mission to find missing employees after floods
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said the municipality is deploying all the necessary resources to find two missing employees. The municipal…
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eThekwini municipality says it will respond swiftly to water challenges
The eThekwini municipality said it will respond swiftly to water challenges in areas affected by heavy rains. Water scarcity was…
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eThekwini mayor warns swift action against any wrongdoing in relief efforts
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has warned that any wrongdoing linked to the distributing of flood relief will be dealt with.…
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Cops on the hunt for suspects accused of murdering Durban municipal worker
Police in eThekwini are searching for suspects who allegedly murdered a female municipal worker in Ottawa East of Durban. It’s…
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Durban SAPS search for suspects who allegedly murdered female municipal worker
Police in eThekwini are searching for suspects who allegedly murdered a female municipal worker in Ottawa east of Durban. It’s…
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eThekwini mayor condemns official’s murder
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has condemned the murder of a senior municipal official. The 36-year-old woman was shot several times…
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Searches continue for over 50 people still missing after KZN floods
Searches continue in Durban for over 50 people still missing after the floods. 8,500 residents are displaced and parts of…
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I was for Jacob Zuma’s release from prison but not the unrest in July, says Kaunda
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said he supported the call for former President Jacob Zuma’s release from prison, but not the…
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eThekwini mayor Kaunda tells SAHRC he only has political relationship with Jacob Zuma
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into the July unrest that he…
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Mayor of eThekwini Kaunda reveals July unrest happened while he was in isolation
Mayor of eThekwini, Mxolisi Kaunda, said that the majority of the damage brought on by the July 2021 unrest happened…
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eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda to prioritise service delivery
eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says improving service delivery will be among the top priorities of the metro. Kaunda has been…
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Claims of exchanged brown envelopes fly as ANC retains eThekwini
The re-election of the African National Congress’ Mxolisi Kaunda as eThekwini mayor has not been without controversy as allegations of…
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Toyota meeting mayor after it threatens to leave Durban
The mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Mxolisi Kaunda, will be visiting Toyota tomorrow morning. Our mayor will] give them assurance that…
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Bheki Cele asks communities to assist with investigations on looting cops
Police Minister Bheki Cele has called on communities to assist with investigations on law enforcement officials who participated in the…
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eThekwini mayor visits Reservoir Hills after violent protests
eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda visited Reservoir Hills earlier yesterday to speak to residents who took to the streets to protest…
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Durban cop beats up 2 school boys and force them to drink petrol
Two special needs teenagers have been left traumatised after a Durban metro police officer allegedly assaulted them and forced them…
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eThekwini mayor calls for taxi subsidy
eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has joined his Johannesburg and Tshwane counterparts calling for the national government to “effectively” subsidize the…
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Easter expected to boost tourism in Durban
eThekwini mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says the local government has spent money to ensure visitors have a pleasant experience in the…
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eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda tests positive for COVID-19
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has tested positive for COVID-19. He is isolating at home and the municipality says he’s in…
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Sipho Nzuza threatens legal action if attempts are made to block his return to office
City manager Sipho Nzuza has threatened to haul the municipality to court after attempts were made this week to block…
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eThekwini mayor calls for audit on R427 million Covid-19 expenditure
The Covid-19 social relief plan worth R66 million that was launched in KwaNyuswa will also be audited. eThekwini Municipality mayor…
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ANC councillor shot dead in KZN
An ANC councillor in KwaZulu-Natal was shot dead on Tuesday, barely a month after two other party leaders were gunned…
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eThekwini mayor embarks on COVID-19 awareness campaigns in townships
With a mammoth task ahead of him, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda on Thursday called for lifestyle changes after…
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eThekwini celebrates successful festive season
More than 2.1 million people descended on Durban’s beaches to celebrate the start of the new year. Tourists and local…
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eThekwini makes close to R3bn as holidaymakers descend on Durban
Durban is one of the country’s premium tourist destinations, given its scenic location and beaches along the warm Indian Ocean.…
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Durban mayor to visit families affected by flooding after couple dies
In a statement, the eThekwini municipality said two people had reportedly died due to the inclement conditions. eThekwini mayor Mxolisi…
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New Durban beachfront promenade to open to the public soon
The eight-kilometre extension of the promenade stretches from the Durban harbour mouth to Blue Lagoon. The completion of the Durban…
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Traffic Officer dies on duty
Thokozani Cele (41) was killed instantly when a truck driver failed to stop and knocked him over. Traffic cops are still…
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