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  • Officials in the process of demolishing three derelict buildings in South Beach, Durban on Friday 26 July 2019. Picture: @EthekwiniM/Twitter

    eThekwini Municipality begins demolishing old buildings to curb crime

    City officials said the buildings would be renovated and used for government's social housing programmes, however, it was not yet clear how this would unfold as the buildings belong to private owners.

    1073 days ago
  • Durban police clash with supporters of suspended Mayor Gumede

    Supporters of suspended eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede clashed with police when they took to the streets on Thursday morning calling for her reinstatement as she faces corruption charges.

    1088 days ago
  • eThekwini deputy mayor Fawzia Peer. Picture: @FawziaPeer/Twitter

    eThekwini Municipality denies deputy mayor was poisoned

    Peer was the only council member who reportedly drank the water that was placed at her desk during a council sitting.

    1102 days ago
  • eThekwini municipal workers protesting over claims of unfair promotions that favoured struggle veterans in the Durban center. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    More questions than answers after a reservoir in Durban was damaged

    A statement purportedly from the municipality, said the facility was bombed allegedly by striking municipal workers.

    1156 days ago
  • eThekwini municipal workers protesting over claims of unfair promotions that favoured struggle veterans in the Durban center. Pictures: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Police patrol Durban CBD after municipal workers attempt City Hall sit-in

    Workers shut down essential services on Tuesday demanding an explanation for promotions favouring allegedly only struggle veterans.

    1158 days ago
  • Thousands of eThekwini Municipality workers on 30 April 2019 gathered at the Durban City Hall in support of the ongoing strike over the alleged unfair promotion of former liberation fighters. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    GALLERY: Municipal workers protest in Durban

    Disgruntled eThekwini municipal workers have taken to the streets, demanding that the city meet their demands.

    1160 days ago
  • FILE: Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede. Picture: YouTube screengrab.

    eThekwini mayor rejects claims after cops remove journalists from briefing

    The reporters were forced to vacate by a group of armed police officers who claimed they were acting on instructions from Mayor Zandile Gumede.

    1244 days ago
  • The Cato Crest housing project in eThekwini. Picture: eThekwini Municipality

    [ANALYSIS] SA’s housing challenge seen through the lens of Durban

    One of South Africa’s third-largest cities by population, Durban has reported that the number of people living in informal dwellings has remained stubbornly high.

    1746 days ago
  • Advocate Marumo Moerane. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Money channeled through Glebeland hostel to fund KZN ANC, commission told

    In harrowing submissions made to the commission, activist Vanessa Burger shared how money is collected from Glebelands residents to remunerate assassins.

    1812 days ago
  • The Conglomerate has won the 2016 Vodacom Durban July horse race at the Greyville Racecourse. Picture: vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za

    Over R300m injected into eThekwini Municipality over Durban July weekend

    Officials say the city recorded over R1 million from betting and almost a 1,000 temporary jobs were created.

    2192 days ago
  • The proposed building will be less than 200m from the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    EThekwini announces plans to build Africa’s tallest building

    The building is expected to be 370 metres high and approximately 88 storeys.

    2305 days ago
  • Durban north beach. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Calls for EThekwini mayor to explain proposed spending of R6,4m on events

    The municipality will spend R3.7 million to have American rappers TI and Nicki Minaj perform in Durban.

    2305 days ago
  • FILE: Durban Mayor James Nxumalo. Picture : Vumani Mkize/EWN

    EThekwini Mayor denies reports of lavish cruise for councillors

    James Nxumalo has denied reports that he had planned a conference at sea take place this weekend.

    2314 days ago
  • FILE: It’s understood the trip to the Portuguese islands, just off the coast of Mozambique, was organised by the eThekwini Maritime Cluster, the municipality and Tourism KZN. Picture: freeimages.com.

    eThekwini Municipality slammed for planned alleged ‘conference at sea’

    It’s reported the ‘conference at sea’ is due to take place this weekend and will cost R160,000.

    2314 days ago
  • FILE: Rubble at the site of the collapsed mall in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, on 19 November 2013. Picture: @CrisisMedDbn/Twitter.

    Bus drivers sue Tongaat mall boss

    The man at the centre of the Tongaat mall collapse is accused of scamming 300 Durban bus drivers.

    3141 days ago
  • Dr Louis Luyt (L), President of South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU), shakes hands with Dr G. Sam, who led the delegation of National Sports Council (NSC), at NSC headquarters in Johannesburg 07 April. In a surprise move, SARFU boss Louis Luyt, who has been at the centre of the dispute, arrived at the talks after saying earlier he would not take part in the discussions. Picture: AFP.

    Luyt memorial services open to the public

    Memorial services will be held for the late Saru president Louis Luyt in Durban and Johannesburg.

    3437 days ago
  • ANC supporters at the Freedom Day celebrations in Pretoria. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News

    ANC counts votes for EC leadership

    ANC delegates are currently voting for new regional leadership in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.

    3618 days ago
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