Finance Minister on Wednesday said construction of Mkhomazi Water Project, which includes a new dam, will only start in November 2027
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and GroundUp Staff
News | 14 March 2025
Sithembiso Mbutho died crossing the Mthwalume River. Residents have been pleading for the government to build a bridge
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 5 March 2025
Hundreds of Thekwini College TVET students say they haven’t been able to pay for residences due to funding bungle
Brief | 25 February 2025
Villagers of Odadeni and KwaQoloqolo have been protesting since Monday for water, among other demands.
Brief | 14 February 2025
Municipality is rationing water to large parts of the city
Brief | 10 February 2025
Landlord battles with inconsistent payments from eThekwini Municipality
Brief | 4 February 2025
The Bridge City Housing development was approved in 2019 but due to delays and financial problems the project remains largely incomplete
News | 28 January 2025
About 150 shacks at Kenville informal settlement were gutted on Wednesday afternoon
Brief | 28 November 2024
The eThekwini municipality says there is no budget to help residents of Zamani transit camp
Brief | 28 November 2024
Hundreds of Durban residents showed up at the venue on Thursday but the room could only host about 100 people.
Brief | 21 November 2024
Their contracts were terminated in July and the eThekwini municipality says it is only considering applicants 35 or younger
Brief | 21 November 2024
The department confirmed there is a grant backlog but declined to give details
News | 13 November 2024
Since 2022, people have been trying to occupy land in Rocky Ridge in KwaDukuza
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Feature | 5 November 2024
KwaDukuza municipality gets court order, demolishes 50 shacks
Brief | 24 October 2024
Residents in Lugada walk far distances to collect water from a wellpoint
Brief | 22 October 2024
They want jobs after their contracts were terminated in July
Brief | 17 October 2024