Durban, South Africa, is home to a set of large, distinctive elephant sculptures
Durban, South Africa, is home to a set of large, distinctive elephant sculptures (often referred…
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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.
Chamberlain Road Substation
A transformer fire at the Chamberlain Road Substation in Jacobs, Durban, occurred on 24 April 2026, leading…
Thamsanqa Ntuli urged youth to emulate the transformative leadership of the late
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli urged youth to emulate the transformative leadership of the late Prince Mangosuthu…
Two men in their thirties were shot and killed in a suspected drive-by shooting on the M1 Higginson Highway in Chatsworth
Two men in their thirties were shot and killed in a suspected drive-by shooting on…
The eThekwini Municipality (Durban) is reviewing rental tariffs for its hostels
The eThekwini Municipality (Durban) is reviewing rental tariffs for its hostels ahead of the 2026/27…
targeted actions against foreign-owned businesses
Recent reports from the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, particularly around the Umgungundlovu District (including Mpophomeni and Howick)…
The Durban High Court decides on Tongaat Huletts
The Durban High Court (KwaZulu-Natal Division) is hearing arguments today (Thursday, 16 April 2026) and…
Malema was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in the KuGompo City
As of today (16 April 2026), Malema was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in the…
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has announced changes in ANC’s temporary leadership in KZN and said it will be like this. Jeff Radebe from Convenor cut
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has announced changes in ANC’s temporary leadership in KZN and…
Chris Pappas has resigned
No, Chris Pappas (the South African DA politician and mayor of uMngeni Local Municipality in…
Serious allegations of “sex for jobs” and related corruption have emerged in KwaZulu-Natal’s Expanded Public Works Programme
Serious allegations of “sex for jobs” and related corruption have emerged in KwaZulu-Natal’s Expanded Public…
Club Med’s first South African resort at Tinley Manor
The controversy involves Club Med’s first South African resort at Tinley Manor (also called Club…
Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing
Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing hearing in his firearm discharge case is taking place today and tomorrow…
The entire five-member board of Ithala SOC Limited resigned
The entire five-member board of Ithala SOC Limited (a subsidiary of the Ithala Development Finance…
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has withheld EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) funding
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has withheld EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) funding…
Vitol Group’s Vivo Energy is converting a former Durban refinery site into a major fuel storage hub for South Africa.
Vitol Group’s Vivo Energy is converting a former Durban refinery site into a major fuel…
The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (former MK Party MP and daughter of ex-President Jacob Zuma) continued today
The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla (former MK Party MP and daughter of ex-President Jacob Zuma)…
clean-up campaign in the Durban CBD this morning.
The March and March movement (known for anti-illegal immigration advocacy) is running a clean-up campaign…
assets worth approximately R5.9 million belonging to two KwaZulu-Natal businessmen: Mlungisi Sibusiso Nkosinathi Ndaba and Nicholas Kemeta Mncube siezed
The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) obtained a court order from the…
Five arrested after Gateway Mall jewellery store robbery, goods recovered
Five suspects were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Premji’s Jewellers (also referred…
Land reclamation application in the Port of Durban
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has submitted a pre-approval application to reclaim 22.4 hectares of…