MAYOR XABA, MINISTER SIMELANE AND MEC DUMA HAND OVER MAPHEPHETHENI HOUSES AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL VISIT

EThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma today handed over houses to two families at Maphephetheni. The handover marks a milestone in the rollout of the Maphephetheni Phase 3 Rural Housing Project.The long-term project is on track to provide dignified, secure and […]

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Dr Gina calls for stronger support for women, from research to leadership

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called for stronger action to ensure that South Africa’s progress in increasing women’s participation in research translates into greater representation in research leadership, innovation and enterprise. Speaking at the launch of Mangosuthu University of Technology’s Women in Research Initiative for Growth and Transformation […]

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Manqoba Mngqithi Breaks Silence on Yanga Exit, Reveals Concerns Over Discipline and Family Time

By One News Reporter Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba “TV” Mngqithi has opened up about his sudden departure from Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga), suggesting that differences over discipline and tactical expectations may have contributed to his difficult spell at the club. Speaking on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube on Tuesday, Mngqithi […]

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO OFFICIATE THE LAUNCH OF THE CORNUBIA INTEGRATED HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROJECT IN KWAZULU-NATAL

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 29 October 2026, officiate the launch of the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. The launch highlights government’s commitment to providing dignified housing and developing integrated human settlements that bring people closer to economic opportunities and essential services, in line with priorities outlined in the President’s 2026 […]

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MEC ZONDI LAUNCHES R2 MILLION MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO BOOST RURAL INDUSTRIALISATION IN MSINGA

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, has officially launched the Ssethembe Wheelbarrow and Equipment Manufacturing Warehouse in Mhlangane Village, Msinga, following a R2 million investment aimed at advancing rural industrialisation, supporting local entrepreneurship and creating jobs. The facility, implemented by the uMzinyathi District Development Agency with funding from the […]

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PREMIER NTULI LEADS PROVINCIAL PRAYER FOR PEACE AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

By Siphumelele Msomi NONGOMA– KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli led a provincial prayer against political killings and for peaceful Local Government Elections at the Nongoma Multi-purpose Centre in Nongoma. The prayer was convened as a solemn appeal for unity, tolerance and respect for human life as the province prepares for the upcoming elections, and to remember […]

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MEC MBALI SHINGA LEADS AWARENESS MARCH TO PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE

By One News Network Reporter KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development, Ms Mbali Shinga, joined community members in a symbolic awareness march in eMadlangeni to showcase the department’s Social and Behaviour Change Programme. The march highlighted the importance of encouraging positive behaviour, responsible decision-making and meaningful social change among young learners. The event also featured the […]

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MAYOR CYRIL XABA AND DEPUTY MINISTER MAHLOBO UNVEIL R9 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER PROJECTS IN ENGONYAMENI

EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba and Deputy Minister for Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo unveiled R9 million infrastructure and water projects in eNgonyameni, south of Durban on Friday, 23 October. These projects included a newly constructed access bridge and one-kilometre concrete road which was damaged by reoccurring floods, two rural borehole network and houses […]

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ETHEKWINI INVESTS R260 MILLION IN INFORMAL ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE

EThekwini Municipality is investing R260 million in capital projects over three financial years, from 2024/25 to 2026/27, to upgrade informal trading infrastructure, improve working conditions, and expand economic opportunities for traders. The investment was highlighted at the fifth eThekwini Informal Economy Summit, held at the Durban Exhibition Centre on 20 and 21 October. The summit […]

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