The growing humanitarian situation outside the Department of Home Affairs offices in Durban has prompted eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba to urge national government to intervene and relocate foreign nationals currently sleeping on the streets to suitable refugee centres. In a statement issued on Sunday, Xaba appealed to the Minister of Home Affairs to urgently secure […]
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By Malcom Hlongwane | Democratic Alliance eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has welcomed a group of new party members in Newlands West Ward 11 Homedale, saying their decision to join the DA reflects growing dissatisfaction with other political parties ahead of the local government elections. Addressing supporters during a community gathering, Hoosen said the arrival […]
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By Malcolm Hlongwane | The third annual property conference hosted by the eThekwini Municipality has unlocked more than R1 billion worth of potential investment deals aimed at transforming public land into thriving economic assets. Held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the two-day conference introduced the City’s first closed-door Deal Room, where developers […]
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By Malcolm Hlongwane | Leaders and members of the Ethiopian and Somali diaspora communities in South Africa have issued an urgent public declaration calling on the South African government and the Department of Home Affairs to address what they describe as worsening administrative and humanitarian challenges facing their communities. In a joint statement, the communities […]
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By Malcolm Hlongwane The eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Planning Committee has praised the work of SmartXchange Centre of Excellence for its continued efforts in supporting and developing small businesses through its incubator programme. The committee, led by Chairperson Thembo Ntuli, visited the centre to monitor progress and evaluate the impact of public funds invested […]
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Durban — The eThekwini Municipality has reportedly launched a coordinated operation aimed at verifying the legal documentation of foreign nationals residing within the metro, with municipal buses being used to transport individuals for processing and compliance checks. According to reports, the initiative forms part of broader efforts by local authorities to ensure that all residents […]
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Malcolm Hlongwane | The eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Planning Committee has commended the work being done by the SmartXchange Centre of Excellence for its role in supporting and developing small businesses through its incubator programme. The committee, led by Chairperson Thembo Ntuli, visited the centre to monitor progress and assess the impact of public […]
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Three suspected criminals were shot and killed during a gun battle with police in Marianhill, west of Durban, on Wednesday morning.According to police, the suspects had been on the run for several serious crimes, including kidnapping, fraud, and possession of illegal firearms. Authorities said officers tracked the suspects to the Marianhill area, where a confrontation […]
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Hundreds of foreign nationals spent the night outside the Durban Central police station after allegedly fleeing threats and intimidation linked to the controversial “March and March” operation in the Durban CBD. The group, estimated to be around 500 people, including women and young children, gathered outside the station demanding government intervention and protection. Some were […]
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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has appointed journalist Sifiso Mahlangu as its new national spokesperson following a dramatic leadership reshuffle within the organisation.The move comes after reports that former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela was removed for allegedly misleading party leadership and issuing a public statement without authorisation. Sources close to the party claim tensions had been escalating […]
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