EThekwini Municipality is under scrutiny for its billing inaccuracies, leaving residents burdened with inflated charges and hindering access to the Special Debt Relief Programme. Councillors are calling for immediate reforms to ensure accurate billing and support for struggling ratepayers Captain Hook, a Cape fur seal rescued from the brink of danger, has found a new home and takes the stage at uShaka Sea World. Various sectors in KwaZulu-Natal marched in solidarity against gender-based violence and femicide, urging society to take a stand and protect women and children.
Construction of the Durban Amusement Park is set to begin soon, promising a range of attractions and revitalisation of the Golden Mile, with an expected opening in 2027. Umhlanga’s beaches are back open, bringing joy to locals and tourists alike after essential repairs to the Ohlange Wastewater Pump Station. The newly formed EThekwini Municipal Forum for Climate Change aims to unite various stakeholders in implementing the Durban Climate Change Strategy Advocate Naidoo highlights the urgent issue of child and teenage pregnancies in South Africa, calling for collective action and legal accountability. eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba unveils plans for a new theme park at the former Funworld site on Durban Beachfront