ActionSA says S154 intervention will not solve eThekwini Municipality’s problems

ActionSA has welcomed the decision to invoke Section 154 of the Constitution in the beleaguered eThekwini Municipality. However, the party does not believe this move will resolve issues in the metro.  Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi introduced Dr. Mike Sutcliffe and former Director General Dr. Cassius Lubisi as the two governance … Read more

Significant rainfall exceeding 100mm expected in KwaZulu-Natal

A significant amount of rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, 13 March. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an orang level 6 warning for disruptive rain in the province. WARNING ISSUED OVER DISRUPTIVE RAINFALL IN KWAZULU-NATAL In the warning, the weather service said significant rainfall is expected over … Read more

Death toll increases to 40

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management says the death toll due to inclement weather conditions in the province during the festive season has increased to 40 while five are reported missing. Heavy rains battered parts of the province on Christmas Eve and after, causing significant damage to infrastructure and property, especially in Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg. KWAZULU-NATAL … Read more