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In the Northern Cape, for the DA to bring the ANC below the 50% mark the governing party would need to lose more than 14% at the polls. (Skyler Reid/M&G)

DA wins back uMngeni by an increased majority, makes inroads in key KZN municipalities

The Democratic Alliance has secured a decisive victory in KwaZulu-Natal's uMngeni local municipality, retaining control with over 60% of the vote share.

Jacob Zuma addresses members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party outside the high court in Johannesburg on April 11, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP)

Zuma makes plethora of promises as MK party takes early lead in KZN

Former President Jacob Zuma has pledged to aggressively tackle poverty and raise pensions as his uMkhonto weSizwe party secured an early lead in KwaZulu-Natal during vote counting.

Frustrated IEC needs R300m to collect missing addresses for voter registration

More police deployment as party supporters storms IEC storage facility in KZN

The IEC in KwaZulu-Natal has stepped up security at its storage facilities following multiple attempts by political party supporters to gain unauthorised access during the…

The MK Party says it will oppose the Gauteng provincial budget after the ANC snubbed its requests on KwaZulu-Natal

MK Party calls for urgent investigation into killing of KZN leader Lastborn Shazi

The MK Party demands an urgent investigation by the Political Killings Task Team after its Ugu regional leader, Lastborn Shazi, was assassinated at his home in uMzumbe,…

MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo

Ousted MKP secretary-general blames his downfall on internal detractors

Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to…

Ghost of the past comes back to haunt Sassa KZN boss who is placed on precautionary suspension

Thamo Mzobe, the regional executive manager of SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal, has been placed on precautionary suspension following a request from her former employer, the National…

Msunduzi City Hall. Photo supplied

Political parties set sights on winning strategic councils in KwaZulu-Natal

Political parties are gearing up for high-stakes municipal battles in KwaZulu-Natal, with analysts predicting coalitions will determine control of major councils including…

Strong contender: The MK Party, which emerged as the biggest party in eThekwini in the 2024 general elections, is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the 4 November vote. Photo: MK Party

MK Party sets its sights on eThekwini

Polls suggest the MK Party could emerge as the dominant force in eThekwini's municipal elections, challenging the ANC's grip and sparking fierce pushback from rivals.

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KZN transport says it will apply the traffic law without fear or favour after arrest of known actress

KwaZulu-Natal traffic authorities have warned motorists of strict law enforcement ahead of the festive season following the arrest of actress Asavela Mqokiyana for allegedly…

Interdict: Court order prevented the handover of six lease agreements for strategic state-owned coastal properties. Photo: South African Beaches / Amelia Bodenstein

Coast properties caught in court fight

The Durban High Court has halted the handover of six strategic coastal properties on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast following an interdict obtained by Ray Nkonyeni municipality…

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Sactwu calls for ban on Temu and Shein in South Africa

Trade unions Sactwu and Cosatu are calling on the South African government to ban offshore e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to protect thousands of local retail and textile…

Mbali Shinga to appeal against NFP court ruling

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal after the Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed her attempt to block her expulsion…

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KwaZulu-Natal political killings: Two ANC members shot dead in Umgababa

Fears of escalating political violence have gripped KwaZulu-Natal following the fatal shooting of two ANC members during a campaign trail in Umgababa ahead of upcoming local…

Ballito drug bust: Suspect arrested with drugs worth R1-million

A 43-year-old undocumented foreigner was arrested in Ballito after police seized crystal meth, cocaine, and methcathinone valued at more than R1 million during an…

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Boxer Stores sends its condolences after a former employee shot dead three female managers inside the KZN shop

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for a former employee who fatally shot three female managers inside a Boxer superstore in eShowe.

Philani Mavundla. Image: Supplied/Facebook

Former eThekwini deputy mayor returns with loftier ambitions to take over control

Former eThekwini deputy mayor Philani Mavundla has launched a bid for the mayoral chain, pledging to tackle crumbling infrastructure and the metro's multi-billion rand water…

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli

KZN will not burn again, vows Premier Ntuli as army deployment divides IFP

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has defended deploying the SANDF to quell violent anti-immigration demonstrations in Durban, triggering an internal rift within the IFP.

DA wannabe premiers line up

The DA is the only party that can beat the MK Party to secure the eThekwini metro, provided voters not ‘waste’ votes on smaller parties, says DA KZN chairperson

The DA has warned voters in eThekwini not to waste their ballots on small parties, arguing that only the official opposition has the numbers to prevent an MK Party takeover.

Purse strings: Parks Tau, the minister of trade, industry and competition. Photo: GCIS

R23.4 billion allocated to black industrialists

The Industrial Development Corporation has committed R23.4 billion towards the black industrialists programme for 2025, benefiting 48 entrepreneurs across key manufacturing…

Situation turns volatile in Durban as anti-illegal immigration protesters torch several vehicles and looted shops

Violent clashes erupted in the Durban CBD between protesters and foreign nationals outside the Durban Refugee Centre, leading to torched vehicles, looted shops, and heavy police…