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Dear Editor As citizens around the world come together today to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the Democratic Alliance paid a visit to the Ekhanana Old Age Home in Umlazi, Durban to give back to some of the city’s oldest residents. In a society where the elderly are often sadly overlooked or …
Tomorrow, Wednesday 19 July 2023, the DA’s member of the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, Dianne Kohler Barnard, will lay charges against the truck attackers in terms of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA Act). She will be accompanied by eThekwini Caucus Leader Thabani Mthethwa. Between 10 and 12 …
One man died in the blaze early on Sunday morning
A shortage of judges and insufficient research and secretarial support are among concerns raised about the judiciary
Frimax Foods in Durban fired the workers who downed tools in a unprotected strike in June
Staff shortages saw nurses having to work as cleaners and clerks
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams at ICC events. The decision was taken at the ICC Annual Conference in Durban, South Africa and ensures the ICC Board fulfilled its commitment to reaching prize money equity by 2030 well ahead of schedule. Teams will now receive equal …
Mike Bishop, NSRI Ballito station commander, said: At 17h24, Wednesday, 12 July, NSRI Ballito duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress in the sea in front of Emberton Way, Ballito. NSRI Ballito rescue swimmers and IPSS Medical Rescue responded. On arrival on the scene a 16 year old male and a …
Auditor-General recently revealed that KwaZulu-Natal only spent R251-million of the R5.8-billion budget allocated in the aftermath of the 2022 floods
Guards downed tools because they have not yet been paid for June
Dear Editor If Thembeka was assisted by paramedics in a timeous and dignified manner, she might still be alive. The DA assisted Thembeka’s sister, Mbalenhle Sikhosana, to lodge complaints at the South African Human Rights Commission and the Health Ombud. Today, the DA visited the Sikhosana family at their home in Umlazi where they recounted …
Dear Editor Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal have come together to sign a historic Service Delivery Pact. This agreement which has been six months in the making and follows on from our successful cooperation in by-elections to win wards from the ANC, will ensure that where each party …
Some Inanda families lost all their possessions and their homes
At 15h51, Monday, 3 July, NSRI Port Edward duty crew were activated following reports from Med-evac ambulance services of a drowning in progress at Glenmore Beach. The sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VII was launched. NSRI rescue swimmers, Med-evac ambulance services, the SA Police Services, Police Search and Rescue and Police K9 Search and …
Community policing forum members says better lit streets will make crime prevention and patrols easier
Dear Editor In the aftermath of the significant flooding and landspout that hit Durban earlier this week, the Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Minster Creecy and the Department of Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to step up on its climate action commitments and prioritise the processing of the Climate Change Bill. The severe …
The company dismissed workers who downed tools earlier this month
Human Settlements Minister promises that professional engineers will properly assess the damaged homes
June 2023, Johannesburg — In a first for an automotive brand in South Africa, Audi has launched a series of innovative 3D anamorphic billboards in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Umhlanga, as part of their out of home advertising approach in showcasing the Audi grandsphere concept vehicle. This visually exciting campaign aims to captivate audiences with …
Clifford Ireland, NSRI Durban coxswain, said: At 20h32, Tuesday, 27 June, NSRI Durban duty crew were activated following reports from S.T.A.R.T. (Specialised Tactical Accident Rescue Team) who were responding to a man stuck in a tree on the Umbilo River, near to Heaton Nicholls Drive, Pinetown. At least 4 vehicles had reportedly been washed off …
Mike Pattison, NSRI Richards Bay station commander, said: At 09h44, Sunday, 25 June, NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were activated following reports from Richards Bay Fire and Rescue Services of a drowning in progress at Durnford Beach. The sea rescue craft Spirit of Round Table was launched while NSRI rescue swimmers, the SA Police Services, …
The City has hired private security after losing millions of rand annually to cable theft and vandalism
Debra Roberts is running for the position of chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Dear Editor The DA expresses deep disappointment with Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise, for her apparent lack of commitment in compensating the 822 men and women who serve in the Reserve Force and as Military Veterans. These individuals were called upon to support efforts during the July Unrest in 2021. The …