Energy expert, ratepayers weigh in on landmark ruling that could reshape municipal electricity tariffs
The recent court ruling against Nersa could lead to fairer municipal electricity tariffs in South Africa, ensuring that consumers are informed about pricing structures ...
BELA Act regulations: A step towards inclusive education for all children
New regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act confirm that undocumented children in South Africa have the right to education, clarifying school ...
Toyota's insurer files R6.5 billion lawsuit against KZN government for flood damages
Toyota has initiated a R6. 5 billion lawsuit against the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government and related entities, claiming extensive damages due to flooding at ...
Questions over Solidarity’s agreement on Bela Act’s controversial clauses
The presidency says agreement has no bearing on multiparty discussions that are under way on clauses 4 and 5
Outrage over double-digit tariff hikes by City grows
Several ratepayer organisations said they had not settled on the course of action, but they are planning to fight the tariff increases that are coming to effect ...
City official faces suspension over alcohol purchase allegations
The precautionary suspension letter orders him to vacate the municipal offices with immediate effect.
KwaDukuza outlines plans to grow tourism
Tourism remains a key economic sector which continues to create direct or indirect jobs.
Zuma to make a call on MKP leadership
The fallout from the Concourt judgment has also raised questions as to whether the MKP – should it have representation in Parliament – would have the same stature ...
RISE Mzansi calls for calm in KZN
“We make this appeal mindful of some remarks made by certain party members that they would not be in support of a Constitutional Court outcome that does not favour ...
MKP unfazed by ‘flawed’ Concourt ruling
MK said the ruling would have no impact on the party’s fortunes on voting day.
DA slams KZN education authority for abuse of state resources for elections
“The provincial awards ceremony is a culmination of many award ceremonies taking place in all our 12 Districts,” says MEC, months after hosting similar event.
uMngeni budget caters for the poor, says DA leader
“Residents who qualify for old-age rebates now need not apply each year. ”
NHI bill faces widespread legal backlash
The backlash started almost immediately after the bill was signed, with trade union Solidarity saying it had started legal action against NHI, while the DA said ...
Remember your suffering when voting, DA urges PMB
The desperation has pushed some residents to rely on spring water which they share with livestock, risking serious health concerns.
Bittersweet moment for family after inquest into Luthuli’s death reopened
The Luthuli family believe he was assassinated and the delay in reopening the inquest meant those responsible would not be held to account.
DA continues to de-campaign smaller parties
The party said the smaller parties, which it referred to as “popcorn parties”, will struggle to function in national and provincial government.
MK Party leadership battle still rages on
Khumalo is challenging the authenticity of the letter sent to the IEC on April 9, claiming that he had relinquished the leadership of the party to former president ...
Moves afoot for a new inquest into the death of former ANC leader Chief Luthuli
Mbeki said he is aware that the government was looking into the matter, saying the investigation done at the time when Luthuli died, did not have any credibility. ...
Thabo Mbeki calls for honesty from ANC
The party should engage with the public honestly, and fix its mistakes, he said, but he would not be drawn on the party’s chances of victory.
Ratepayers turning to renewable energy sources impacting City’s revenue
The City has acknowledged that ratepayers’ use of renewable sources of energy, such as solar power, is having a negative impact on its electricity sales.
eThekwini worker shot dead at depot
Officials in the municipality with a background in law enforcement said “syndicate-like behaviour” had taken hold of the unit hence the prevalence of the killings. ...
Mayor defends ‘suspending’ a senior official via WhatsApp
Municipal manage said he received a letter suspending him via WhatsApp.
eThekwini Municipality outlines plan to tackle water losses
The City has adopted a water turnaround strategy to deal with the issues affecting the delivery of the service.
Billing problems are being addressed, says mayor Kaunda
The city’s own records have previously shown that thousands of water and electricity meters are not being read.
Ratepayers reject ‘high tariffs’ hikes
The ratepayers said despite the decreases, the tariff hikes scheduled to come into effect in two months’ time, remained unaffordable and will push the struggling ...