Zainul Dawood

Multimedia Journalist

Msunduzi cuts wasteful spending by R120m, but financial woes persist

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Msunduzi Municipality's latest audit shows dramatic improvement with irregular expenditure dropping by R46m, but residents' group warns of persistent financial mismanagement ...

'Research stopped overnight': How US policy shifts affect SA women's healthcare

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Critical women's health research programmes in South Africa face immediate closure after US terminates USAID/Pepfar agreement, forcing ongoing studies to halt 'overnight' ...

Water crisis deepens in Malaba Hills as illegal connections threaten basic services

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Malaba Hills residents face dire water shortages as illegal electricity connections and vandalism cripple essential infrastructure, forcing the community to rely ...

Youth-led volunteers collect 200kg of litter from storm-ravaged Durban beaches

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In an inspiring display of youth leadership, 16-year-old Waylon Murray mobilized volunteers to remove over 200kg of storm debris from Durban's beaches, sparking ...

eThekwini's R15bn water strategy faces fierce criticism from ratepayers

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eThekwini's ambitious R15 billion water turnaround strategy faces intense scrutiny as ratepayer associations condemn it as a 'rehashing of old promises'. With water ...

Two-month wait ends as dangerous Pinetown sinkhole finally secured

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Residents of Pinetown express relief as the eThekwini Municipality cordons off a dangerous sinkhole on Forest Road, following months of concern over safety and accessibility. ...

City manager joins efforts to tackle Durban's water crisis

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Sibusiso Sithole returns to the Ethekwini municipality to assist in resolving the ongoing water crisis, as city officials outline a comprehensive action plan to ...

Challenges and progress in KwaZulu-Natal's local government audit outcomes

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The Auditor General has provided recommendations for enhancing accountability and governance in KwaZulu-Natal's municipalities and addressed the ongoing challenges ...

Blocked storm water drains a concern in Durban

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Residents of eThekwini express frustration over inadequate stormwater drain maintenance, leading to repeated flooding and health risks, as municipal officials respond ...

Tenants fight for their homes in Berea amid short notice eviction

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Tenants of Syringa Mansions in Berea are fighting against eviction notices, claiming they need more time to find suitable accommodation after decades of residency ...

Residents voice frustration over eThekwini power outages

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EThekwini Municipality is grappling with extensive power outages affecting residents in Durban, with some areas experiencing disruptions for over 40 hours.

eThekwini's urban flooding: Urgent need for investigation and solutions

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EThekwini Municipality faces a pressing urban flooding crisis, prompting the Active Citizens Coalition to call for a comprehensive investigation and immediate action ...

MP ejected from National Assembly for 'Pemmy must go' chant

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Visvin Reddy's outburst in the National Assembly highlights the ongoing water crisis in South Africa, as he demanded the resignation of Minister Pemmy Majodina for ...

eThekwini ratepayers unite to Demand urgent action from Municipality

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eThekwini ratepayers have united to demand urgent action from the municipality regarding water service delivery, threatening a boycott if their concerns are not ...

eThekwini launches public participation for reviewed spatial development framework

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The City invites stakeholders to participate in the public consultation process for the reviewed Spatial Development Framework, aimed at enhancing land development ...

eThekwini Municipality faces R32 Billion debt crisis amid service delivery challenges

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eThekwini Municipality's latest debt collection report reveals a staggering R32 billion in outstanding debt, highlighting significant challenges in service delivery ...

eThekwini councillors address office space crisis

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eThekwini Municipality councillors express their frustrations over inadequate office space, highlighting the challenges they face in serving their communities effectively. ...

Political parties react to eThekwini Municipality's R131 Million budget adjustment

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Political parties express varied opinions on eThekwini Municipality's mid-term budget adjustment for essential services, highlighting concerns over funding allocations ...

Concerns raised over infrastructure failures at eThekwini council meeting

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Power outages disrupt the eThekwini Municipal Council meeting, raising concerns about service delivery failures and the impact on local governance

Power outage disrupts eThekwini full council meeting

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The eThekwini Full Council meeting on Thursday was postponed due to a cable fault.

eThekwini's ambitious water strategy hinges on crucial budget approval

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eThekwini's Executive Committee discusses a comprehensive water turnaround strategy, focusing on budgeting and public-private partnerships to address the city's ...

eThekwini Municipality requires billions to revamp water infrastructure

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eThekwini Municipality's water infrastructure overhaul requires R34,96 billion over the next decade, with significant funding gaps identified in the upcoming financial ...

New developments in eThekwini's sports body lease moratorium

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The eThekwini Executive Committee discusses a moratorium on sports body lease agreements to address community challenges and ensure sustainable sports development ...

eThekwini Municipality's initiative for youth empowerment through sports

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The Bridge City Youth Development Hub aims to combat crime and social issues through sports and education, with the eThekwini Municipality seeking approval for its ...

Proposed 9. 9% increase in eThekwini waste management fees

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EThekwini Municipality's Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit plans to increase domestic refuse removal tariffs by 9. 9% from July 2025. This decision has sparked criticism ...

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