In case you missed it – Top stories of the week
From a toddler nearly drowning in a blocked drain, to yet another update on the pay parking system. Here is a list of this week's top stories.
Questions after teen in hospital from brutal beating in Ballito Village
A 16-year-old boy has been left with bleeding on the brain and severe injuries after an altercation that led to a savage assault on Saturday night.
Word of the incident has quickly spread on social media and has sent ripples of shock through the Dolphin Coast community, however there are glaring differences in the two versions of events that night.
Bumper festive season ahead!
The festive season is in full swing on the Dolphin Coast, which should see thousands of holidaymakers flock to our shores for another warm and sunny Christmas at the sea.
With this in mind, holiday letting agencies are gearing up for another cracker December period.
Residents angry after child falls into drain
Residents of the Martin area in Etete (Ward 20) are furious after a two-year- old child nearly drowned in a blocked drain last Wednesday.
Ilembe back from the brink
After facing near bankruptcy, Ilembe municipality’s finances are finally looking up.
Poor planning and financial management left the new council, elected in August 2016, with R164 million debt and digging into their reserves to keep afloat.
What you need to know about the pay parking system
A task team made of 12 community and business representatives has been formed to work with KwaDukuza municipality (KDM) to iron out issues and put forward recommendations regarding the new pay parking system.
Festive season fun on the Coast
The festive season is upon us and each week one can look forward to a number of exciting Christmas events in and around the Coast.
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