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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.
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…
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…
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…