Motshwari Mofokeng

eThekwini’s Improved Credit Rating Boosts Confidence in City’s Financial Future

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng DURBAN – eThekwini Municipality says its improved credit outlook is a clear sign that the City’s finances remain stable and well-managed, despite ongoing economic challenges. Speaking during a media briefing at Durban City Hall on Sunday, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba welcomed the decision by independent ratings agency GCR Ratings to affirm the […]

FROM FEAR TO CONFIDENCE: DURBAN CHILDREN LEARN LIFE-SAVING SWIMMING SKILLS

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

Story By Motshwari Mofokeng As South Africa prepares to mark World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, dozens of children from disadvantaged communities took an important step towards a safer future by learning essential swimming and water safety skills in Durban. The eThekwini Municipality hosted an interactive water safety programme at the Rachel Finlayson Swimming […]

ANC Declares State of Readiness Ahead of Local Elections, Finalises Candidate Selection

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng The ANC in eThekwini says it is in a strong state of readiness for the upcoming local government elections, with 98% of its candidate selection process completed and the remaining 2% expected to be finalised by the weekend.Speaking during a media briefing, ANC eThekwini spokesperson Thanduxolo Sabelo said the organisation is prepared […]

Former Free State MEC Thembeni Nxagisa Passes Away

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng Former Free State MEC and current Member of the Free State Legislature, Thembeni Nxagisa, has passed away following a period of illness. Nxagisa served as the Free State MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) from May 2019 to October 2021 before being appointed MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. Following […]

Small Group of March and March Members Hold Thursday Clean-Up and Anti-Illegal Immigration March in Durban

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng A small group of March and March members gathered at Gugu Dlamini Park in Durban on Thursday before setting off on their weekly march along Beatrice Street, where they carried out a community clean-up campaign. Before the march began, the group chased a delivery rider on a motorbike near the Workshop vicinity. […]

eThekwini Invests R127.9 Million to Revamp Durban’s Inner-City Roads

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng Durban – eThekwini Municipality has announced the successful completion of a major phase of its Inner-City Road Rehabilitation Programme, investing approximately R127.9 million to upgrade 13 strategic roads during the 2025/26 financial year. The programme saw the rehabilitation of about 65 lane-kilometres of road infrastructure, surpassing the Municipality’s annual resurfacing target. Roads […]

Truck Carrying Sunlight and Red Bull Looted in Chesterville

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Motshwari Mofokeng

By Motshwari Mofokeng Chesterville: KwaZulu-Natal – A truck transporting Sunlight products and Red Bull was reportedly looted in Chesterville on Thursday, prompting a police response as authorities worked to restore order. According to initial reports, police arrived at the scene after members of the public allegedly began helping themselves to the truck’s cargo. The exact […]