News
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Unpacking KwaDukuza budget red flags with the iLembe Chamber
MunicipalCapital investment targets and electricity shortfalls were highlighted as chief concerns.
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Shaka’s Head residents live in filth as town becomes open dump site
Local newsResidents complain about health, odour and eyesore concerns while blocked drains lead to flooding.
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Trump’s tariffs pose no direct threat to local sugar sales, but job losses are a possibility
Local newsThe USA’s 10% blanket tariff, which remains in place, could make South African exports less competitive.
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Chaka’s Rock author hopes to start a conversation about conservation with new book
Local newsJanet Barry is passionate about wildlife and wants to see pangolins return to KwaZulu-Natal.
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Simbithi sues Balwin for R19.5-million over 2022 stormwater damage
Local newsThe estate has taken legal action after negotiation attempts failed.
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Curro Salt Rock netball teams impress at St Dunstan’s festival
Local sportThe senior first team won six games against some of the best schools in the country in Johannesburg.
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May Day events to look out for and plenty more this weekend
Local newsPetals, pétanque and community run fun.
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UPDATE: Repairs at uMngeni-uThukela Waterworks complete after four days without water
MunicipalAlthough pumping has resumed, it may take time before full water supply is restored to affected areas in northern KwaDukuza,…
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Frustration boils over at Mayoral Imbizo as residents slam KDM leadership
MunicipalTensions were high from the outset after it was announced that deputy mayor Sicelinjabulo Cele would chair the meeting in…
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The history of the sugar empire that built the North Coast
Local newsBetween Umdloti in the south and KwaDukuza in the north, these towns boast rich histories stretching back generations.
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ANC launches investigation into misconduct allegations at KwaDukuza
MunicipalNegative public sentiment has become increasingly vocal, prompting intervention from the provincial ANC.
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Council restarts process to sell part of Townsend Park in Ballito
Local newsKwaDukuza council heard last week that the process will start afresh, with a new evaluation of the land and a…
