Sihle Mavuso presents the latest news from KwaZulu-Natal.
Kranskop – The leadership dispute affecting the Ngubane clan in Kranskop, Midlands, is now in the hands of the Pietermaritzburg High Court. One group in the clan has taken the current inkosi, Mpendulo Ngubane, to court, saying he shouldn’t be the leader. The court briefly heard the case today and postponed it to a later date. Inkosi Ngubane arrived at court with strong support from many Zulu regiments in the clan.
The Coast – The South African Weather Service at King Shaka International Airport has warned beachgoers about big waves expected along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, from Port Edward to Richards Bay. These waves, expected between Wednesday and Friday, could disrupt beach activities and port operations and damage coastal infrastructure.
Howick – The DA mayor of Umngeni local municipality, Chris Pappas, has formally opposed Eskom’s proposed 40% tariff hike in a letter to the National Energy Regulator. Pappas said that Umngeni, like other municipalities, is facing economic difficulties, and the increase would place too much pressure on already struggling residents.
Isipingo – A video has surfaced showing Philani Mavundla, president of the Abantu Batho Congress, criticising the government for treating people of various races differently when providing temporary housing after disasters. During his visit to Isipingo and Umlazi in Durban, Mavundla pointed out that some people are housed in park homes with private rooms. In contrast, others are crowded into shipping containers with no privacy.
Pietermaritzburg – The EFF in the provincial legislature has voiced strong opposition to recent budget cuts announced by Finance MEC Francois Rodgers. KZN EFF leader Mongezi Thwala argued during a debate that the cuts have impacted important programmes, such as slum eradication, even though many people in Durban still don’t have houses. Thwala also criticised the government of national unity for failing to solve the problems faced by black people in the country.
Pictured above: Pietermaritzburg High Court.
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