Residents of Ntuzuma, north of Durban, bring their containers to the municipal water tank. Taps have been dry for nearly three weeks after the Ntuzuma Pump Station was severely damaged by a fire. Photo: Nokulunga Majola Thousands of homes in Ntuzuma, north of Durban, have been without running water for nearly three weeks after a fire caused extensive damage to the Ntuzuma Pump … [Read more...] about Thousands of households without running water for three weeks in eThekwini
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SA concerned about rival armed forces battle in Sudan as death toll soars
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa's concern about the conflict that broke out in Sudan over the weekend between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “We are particularly concerned about the rising numbers of civilian loss of life, the destruction of private and public infrastructure, and the humanitarian disaster that … [Read more...] about SA concerned about rival armed forces battle in Sudan as death toll soars
eThekwini households to benefit from improved sanitation services
eThekwini’s ambition to become Africa’s most liveable city has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of a major sewer reticulation project to benefit a number of wards where residents used pit latrines and septic tanks for sewage disposal.More than 2 000 properties from Inanda and Ntuzuma in north of Durban, and Kloof in the west, will be connected to the city’s … [Read more...] about eThekwini households to benefit from improved sanitation services
Kubayi saddened by murder of community activist, Nkohla
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of community activist, Loyiso Nkohla, who was gunned down, while at a meeting with people who had built their shacks on Cape Town’s central railway line on Monday.In a statement on Tuesday, Kubayi said, over the past few months, the Departments of Human Settlements and Transport … [Read more...] about Kubayi saddened by murder of community activist, Nkohla
President Ramaphosa to host Finnish president in official state visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host Finland President Sauli Väinämö Niinistö on an official state visit next week.According to the Presidency, the visit will be the first in more than 20 years besides Niinistö’s attendance of Former President Nelson Mandela’s funeral some 10 years ago. Relations between the two countries are deep rooted with the Nordic country … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa to host Finnish president in official state visit
