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Family first: Dr Sandile Mnguni has refuted several other allegations levelled at him by his critics.

eThekwini CFO defends spouse’s cushy job with city

‘The employee is experienced and was appointed based on merit,’ says Mnguni

Ethekwini mayor Cyril Xaba. Photo: City of eThekwini

eThekwini corruption scrutiny could hurt ANC in November elections, analysts warn

The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures…

DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen

DA asks Public Protector to probe eThekwini ‘R2 500 bag of samp’ scandal

The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg…

James Nxumalo, a senior leader in the South African Communist Party, has been appointed coordinator of the ANC’s provincial task team.

ANC reshuffles KZN leadership, appoints James Nxumalo as provincial coordinator

The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance

DURBAN READY FOR SPORTS TOURISM TEE-OFF: The Jonsson Workwear Durban Open is back with a swing to tee-off at the landmark Durban Country Club from February 19 to 22. Pictured at the high-end launch on the 18-hole golf course were Sunshine Tour Commissioner Robert Abt, Jonsson Workwear CEO Nick Jonsson, and eThekwini Municipality City Manager Dr Musa Mbhele. Photo: Marlan Padayachee.

It’s tee-off time for Durban’s global sports tourism stripes

For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.

eThekwini municipality. Image: X

EThekwini internal investigation implicates senior manager in sexual misconduct

The probe was conducted by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit

Despite an internal investigation finding a senior manager guilty of sexual misconduct, they remain employed by the municipality and continue to receive a salary. Graphic: John McCann

EThekwini metro accused of protecting senior official facing sexual harassment allegations

The alleged victim has had to be hospitalised and receive trauma counselling several times over the ordeal, internal sources said

Thabile Mbili is said to be the daughter of an ANC activist and former municipal manager at the Ray Nkonyeni local municipality on the province’s south coast who is now the head of the provincial department of human settlements.

Pressure on eThekwini to account for clandestine appointment of ANC-linked official

The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA want the city to probe how the former uMzumbe metro employee got a senior job

(Graphic: John McCann)

Whistleblower: uMzumbe municipal official ‘parachuted’ to senior eThekwini post

The transfer allegedly took place without following due process

Urban drought: The persistent water shortages in Johannesburg, often making it necessary for residents to collect water from tankers for daily use. (Louw/Volksblad/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Smidgen of hope as eThekwini water losses decline — but they are still excessive

Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance

Political mafias and ‘business’ became common, for example municipal contracts between former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and the Delangokubona Business Forum. Photo: File

Attempt to ‘sabotage’ Zandile Gumede corruption case, says state witness

The forensic auditor has told parliament there is a conspiracy to ensure he does not testify in court

In December, the eThekwini’s safety, emergency and security committee heard that only 14% of the city’s cameras were functional. (File photo)

Durban a step closer to having metro police in control of CCTV network

As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties

The R28.1 million was for the city to service the stands, whereafter eThekwini would sell the land to private companies that would build houses. (File photo)

SIU chases R28 million in eThekwini social housing corruption

The unit told parliament how municipal land was ceded to private developers, who sold it on for a profit

The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation

Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook

Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Director-General Mbulelo Tshangana at the iLGM conference in Durban. (Photo: Cogta)

eThekwini not eligible for section 139 administration, says Cogta director-general

Mbulelo Tshangana’s statements come as the KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance MEC has threatened the metro with ‘escalated intervention’, drawing the ire of its mayor

Ethekwini mayor Cyril Xaba. Photo: City of eThekwini

eThekwini metro ‘very selective’ over information provided to section 154 team

A progress report has highlighted a lack of transparency, poor competency and rampant corruption

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson and eThekwini Mayor Cyrical Xama at a press briefing to reveal their plans to deal with dodgy buildings. Photo: Supplied

Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildings

The public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with people who commit…

IFP president and Cogta minister Velenkosini Hlabisa.  (Des Erasmus/M&G)

Interventions into embattled eThekwini metro are on track, says new Cogta minister Hlabisa

Velenkosini Hlabisa also said he would personally scrutinise the reports issued by the intervention teams, and that consequence management would be implemented if needed

The municipality is the coalface of service delivery — this is where citizens experience value for their votes, taxes and rates. It is one of the single most important spheres of governance, which cannot afford such vulnerability. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

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Section 154 intervention team back in place for eThekwini as KwaZulu-Natal unity government moves to ‘support’ city

The team’s work was previously torpedoed by resistance from ANC eThekwini councillors