Looking back on South Coast history: December 15 to 16

The end of apartheid didn’t necessarily put an end to all evils.

December 15

1995
“While the Government of National Unity is forming commissions to probe into ill-deeds of the past, numerous reports are being received that corruption is rife in respect of pension payouts at Izingolweni.”

And interruptions in the process of change put more burden on the taxpayer. “The seven-month postponement of local government elections in KwaZulu-Natal will cost Lower South Coast TLCs – and ratepayers – an additional R376 811 in councillors’ allowances alone.”

Violence continued. “A six-month-old baby was among the six people killed when violence erupted in the Izingolweni area last week.”

But improvements were under way. “As part of the Kapenta development on Port Shepstone beachfront, the existing Princess Elizabeth Drive, which runs along the beach in front of the development, is to be closed to traffic.”

And… “Uvongo’s magnificent La Crète site will soon house a 198-unit complex boasting two swimming pools. Two clubhouses, a floodlit tennis court and a view deck overlooking the lagoon and waterfall.”

2000

“Health officials are attributing the resurgence of cholera in the affected areas of KwaZulu-Natal to the recent heavy rains. Water sports are considered safe but swimming in rivers, streams or dams is not advised.”

 

And equally welcome was the announcement that the Port Shepstone Town Council had earmarked R7-million to upgrade the town’s electricity reticulation system by late 1995 or early 1996.