Sihle Mavuso presents the latest news from KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban – LIV Durban, a big orphanage in eThekwini, is raising R7-million to produce its own power and water. The orphanage said that the lack of water and power makes tasks like washing, cooking and caring for children difficult. “Food and medicine go bad in the fridges. Our clinic, which serves 6,000 patients a year, has to close. Online schooling stops, and internet issues halt social and support services,” the orphanage said.
Nongoma – Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KZN, has given the Nongoma Local Municipality three days to appoint a new acting municipal manager and chief financial officer. This comes after the Pietermaritzburg High Court said the council could not extend the contracts of Sipho Nkosi and Bhekokuhle Menyuka. Buthelezi has asked the municipality to suggest two competent people for approval.
Umzinto – Residents of Umdoni (Umzinto) Local Municipality have asked the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department to get President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate the Humberdale Landfill. They want the security and operational contracts investigated due to claims of financial mismanagement and bad leadership by municipal manager Thabisile Ndlela.
Pietermaritzburg – The provincial education department is still working on advertising teaching jobs. The department is collecting and processing data and talking with hiring units. Reports that the bulletin would be released on Thursday are not true.
Durban – Labour union Nehawu wants the Justice Department to fix safety issues at the Durban Magistrate’s Court. Problems include broken lifts, faulty backup generators, inadequate air conditioning and water outages, which cause delays and discomfort for staff and the public.
Pictured above: LIV Durban village.
Source: LIV Durban.
