South Africans facing disputes or higher taxes when selling Krugerrands due to poor record-keeping.
Many people bought Krugerrands years ago (often as a hedge against inflation or uncertainty) without…
Category: News
Your go-to roundup for what’s happening in the City of Durban and surrounding eThekwini areas
Durban has seen a mix of dramatic weather events, infrastructure challenges, crime updates, and community stories in recent weeks. Here’s the latest on the biggest headlines affecting residents.
Here’s a summary of the top news in Durban (eThekwini) as of Monday morning, 1 June 2026
Ongoing Tensions Over Immigration and Foreign Nationals This remains the dominant local story. Tensions continue…
Anthony “Tatu” Gounden (44), alleged leader of the so-called Tatu Gang in Verulam (north of Durban), was killed in a targeted ambush/drive-by shooting
His family has denied he was a gang boss and asked for privacy to mourn,…
Paris Riots Eclipse PSG’s Champions League Glory
On May 30, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title with…
Foreign Nationals and Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions in Durban and KZN: A Complex Crisis
Durban and the broader KwaZulu-Natal province are once again at the centre of South Africa’s…
Addington Children’s Hospital (now known as the KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital) in Durban is undergoing restoration and partial reopening as part of a long-term project
Current Status (as of May 2026) The KwaZulu-Natal Children’s Hospital Trust (a public-private partnership with…
Tragic incident in Mayville, Durban.
The tavern was packed with locals watching the football match. The attackers demanded cash and…
uShaka Marine World (operated by the Durban Marine Theme Park – DMTP) has secured a R22 million bailout from the eThekwini Municipality to address ongoing financial difficulties.
The municipality owns uShaka and views it as a key tourism asset for Durban, but…
Durban Point Waterfront
The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed renewed momentum on the long-awaited Durban Point Waterfront project. Work…
Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi, the chief whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Parliament, was arrested in Cape Town on Thursday, 28 May 2026. She faces fraud and extortion charges.
Key details of the case: Court outcome: This story has been widely reported by major…
A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Phoenix, Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), following an intelligence-driven operation.
Details of the Arrest: The operation involved collaboration between: Authorities emphasized their commitment to disrupting…
All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) has confirmed plans for a shutdown/protest in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 30 May 2026
ATDF-ASA secretary-general Gugu Sokhela has spoken publicly about the action. The group intends to make…
Durban is the official host city for Africa’s Travel Indaba.
Durban has been the traditional home of the Indaba for many years and was officially…
Arthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu FC (Usuthu), has praised the revival of football in KwaZulu-Natal after three clubs from the province — AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, and Durban City — secured spots in the Top 8 of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Zwane sees this as a sign that football in the province is “moving in the…
Residents of Sydenham and Sherwood (particularly in areas like Piedmont, Locksley Drive, and along King Cetshwayo Highway/Jan Smuts) are organizing to push back against repeated illegal land invasions on vacant plots and green spaces.
Broader Context eThekwini Municipality faces a massive challenge — it already has over 600 informal…
Xenophobia in South Africa is a recurring, real problem rooted in deep socioeconomic failures, not primarily a “dark money” conspiracy for engineered displacement.
Core Facts on Migration and Economy South Africa hosts roughly 2.4 million foreign-born residents (about…
Raw sewage has been overflowing along Margaret Mncadi Avenue (formerly Victoria Embankment) for weeks
due to repeated failures at the Mahatma Gandhi Road Pump Station. The issue stems from…
Durban mayor Xaba urges Schreiber to relocate foreign nationals
Durban (eThekwini) Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Leon…
Water and sanitation contractors for eThekwini Municipality (Durban area) have downed tools this week, protesting non-payment of invoices stretching back months.
According to reports from 30 April 2026, contractors claim they haven’t been paid for several…
Braai stands Bylaws
Metro police crack down on braai stands In Durban (eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal), “braai stands” typically…
Sipho Nzuza, the city manager refuses to step down (Durban).
Sipho Nzuza, the city manager at the time and a co-accused in the high-profile corruption…