Municipal

  • Phantom e-toll fine baffles motorist

    Crime

    Sanral say they have been getting a number of complaints from road users about incorrect e-toll billing.

  • KZN Ezemvelo honorary officer, Jane Dinkleman with Rotaract Club of Durban members, Shelly Lisa Neilson, Daniela Guerrera (president) and Kyle Bailey are trying to raise awareness about the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.

    Raising awareness on one of nature’s gems

    Local news

    With the largest population of mangrove trees in Durban, Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve importance cannot be underestimated.

  • Anele Ddladla, Silungile Ntuli, Ward councillor Dean Mcpherson and Mphumelelo Gwala welcome residents to the Northwood voters' registration.

    Thousands register to vote

    Local news

    While thousands of Durban Northers made their way to the registration stations, Ward councillor, Dean Macpherson lodged an objection with…

  • South Africans to go to polls on May 7

    Local news

    President Jacob Zuma hails upcoming elections as historic.

  • The Dusi Umgeni Conservation Trust have been making huge strides in trying to stop the illegal sand mining syndicates that are operating along both the uMsundusi and uMngeni Rivers. A few of the smaller operations (pictured) have been halted but the major projects are more difficult to stop. PHOTO: Bart Fokkens

    Environmentalists tackle illegal sand miners

    Local news

    Local resident Bart Fokkens, has been involved in trying to bring an end to the numerous illegal sand mining operations…

  • Grace Family Church uMhlanga members Lisa Redman, Lee Jarrett, Phil Tomlinson and Ciaran Bates offer free addiction counselling as well as providing support for the family and friends of addicts.

    Love and support for addicts

    Local news

    The importance of the support groups in drug addiction recovery is often underestimated says local Grace Family Church drug councillors.

  • One in four people affected by cancer

    Local news

    Today (4 February) marks World Cancer Day.

  • Founder of Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation Sharon van Straaten. PHOTO: Sean Baker Photography

    Cancer can be beaten everyday

    Local news

    Durban North resident Sharon Van Straaten, a cancer survivor talks about what World Cancer Day means to her.

  • Stuart Harris surveys the derelict house in Kiaat Place.

    Building squalor leaves neighbours desperate

    Local news

    Vacant house a haven for rats, snakes and criminals.

  • uMhlanga: Where it all began – Part 3

    Local news

    The uMhlanga Rocks Hotel used to run a twice daily bus service between uMhlanga Rocks' railway station and Mount Edgecombe,…

  • Sin tax proposal for brothels mooted

    Crime

    Ward councillor Heinz de Boer says escort agencies and massage parlours are fronts for brothels and should be charged extra…

  • Occupational therapists, Vicki Precious and Wendy Young, run a free monthly stroke support group for victims and their families.

    Supporting stroke survivors

    Local news

    Two locals start a monthly stroke support group in uMhlanga.

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