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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced that his department will withhold Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) funding to eThekwini Metropolitan municipality following an alleged jobs for sex, relatives, political affiliates and cash scandal that has led to payments being made to individuals who did not qualify as beneficiaries. Macpherson’s decision, announced at…
Despite an internal investigation finding a senior manager in eThekwini metro’s expenditure and revenue unit guilty of sexual misconduct, he remains employed by the municipality and continues to draw a salary. Insiders who spoke to the Mail & Guardian also say that although the investigation by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit (CIIU) was concluded…
Residents in several parts of Durban have been advised to boil tap water before drinking after the eThekwini Municipality issued a precautionary water alert. The notice, issued on 12 March 2026, applies to reservoirs supplied by the Toti Water Works and will remain in place for seven days while water quality monitoring and remedial work…
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in traffic between the glass towers of Sandton and the trendy pavements of Rosebank, you’ve passed through Melrose. It’s an upmarket pocket of Jozi that feels like a deep breath of fresh air and it turns out, we have a Scotsman named Henry Brown Marshall to thank for that. …
Visitors planning a splash-filled day at Durban’s popular uShaka Marine World will have to wait a little longer. Wet ’n Wild at uShaka has been temporarily closed following a burst pipe that caused flooding and damaged key equipment. Management confirmed that the incident affected important technical infrastructure within the park. While repairs are already underway,…
Korea South Power Consortium has approached the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality for approval to build an AI data centre in Amanzimtoti, promising up to R159 billion in capital investment.
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Durban has nabbed a top spot on Time Out’s 2026 best places to travel list. Nicknamed “South Africa’s playground”, the city is the only local destination to make the cut. The accolade comes after the eThekwini Municipality reported it had welcomed over 1,2 million visitors during the festive season. DURBAN MAKES LIST FOR ‘BEST PLACES…
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of January 2026.
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