Municipal
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Electricity theft in Endumeni is reaching a crisis point
MunicipalTampering of electricity meters and theft has meant that the Council has had to provide R2,5-million to pay an out-of-town…
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Residents give feedback at Council roadshows as the 2017/18 budget is rolled out to all wards
MunicipalMayor Mbatha told the gathering that it is the Municipality's mandate to ensure the economy grows to close the gap…
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Newcastle resident opposes hundred-thousand Rand bill
MunicipalReceiving a bill for R119 260 ‘out of the blue’ however, was enough to cause Madadeni homeowner, Paul Mbele to…
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Another year, another delay for Papkuilsfontein road
Local newsIn May 2016, the municipality commented that that the delay was due to hot mix being unavailable to complete the…
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Residents angered by unfinished job in Limit Hill, Ladysmith
MunicipalAccording to residents, the pipe has been leaking for over 10 years and the municipality has failed to fix it…
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Update: Water fully restored in Ladysmith
MunicipalUpdateGlen Singh from uThukela has confirmed that all areas and residents now have water
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UPDATE: Water supply restored, no hitches so far
Local newsUpdateWater supply has been restored to most of the Vryheid CBD, and to residential areas north of Mark Street.
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Update: Residents without water despite major burst being fixed in Ladysmith
MunicipalUpdateResidents of Saffa Street, Kandahar Avenue and Kwaja Street are without water, and the matter is being dealt with
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Sewage hazard remains
Local newsMatters have become worse as a trench has been dug to channel the fetid water
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Potholes worsen in Rangoon Road, Ladysmith
MunicipalThe enormous potholes have taken over the whole street, leaving motorists having to use alternative routes to reach their destinations
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Umzinyathi District Municipality’s municipal manager suspended
MunicipalThe Courier was told that there were about 150 boreholes and each borehole cost R292 000. It was said that…
