South Africa|Kwazulu-Natal|Durban

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New round of demolitions in Cato Manor

Shack dwellers say their belongings were torched, leaving them destitute

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Brief | 5 August 2019

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Three children die in Durban fire

“I left them sleeping when I went to work”

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Brief | 31 July 2019

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In April their homes were destroyed by a flood. Now their new homes are being demolished

Dozens of Enkanini residents continue to rebuild their homes in defiance of the eThekwini municipality

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News | 23 July 2019

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Protesters blame corruption for lack of water in Umlazi

“We hear that the officials are benefiting from the water tankers”

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Brief | 15 July 2019

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Abahlali leader blames government for baby’s death

Sbu Zikode says that Khwezi Mlingo would have survived if Cato Manor’s shacks had water and electricity

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Brief | 12 July 2019

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Shack dwellers’ homes demolished and possessions burnt

Land occupiers to take eThekwini Municipality to court for “criminal” act

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Brief | 14 June 2019

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Durban shack dwellers dispute legality of repeated demolitions

Cato Manor occupiers say their homes were not unfinished nor left vacant, contradicting municipality’s claims

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News | 12 June 2019

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KZN district is beating the HIV epidemic

Eshowe has reached UN targets a year ahead of schedule

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News | 12 June 2019

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Teacher shot dead at primary school

Parents fear for the safety of their children at Durban school

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News | 11 June 2019

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Durban lifts ban on fishing in its harbour

Port authority says use the port at your own risk because the water has not been declared fully safe

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Brief | 7 June 2019

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Their councillor was charged with murder. Now Umlazi voters want a by-election

Residents block township road in protest

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Brief | 28 May 2019

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Evicted Durban residents say City had no court order

Dozens left homeless after shacks demolished on Sunday

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News | 21 May 2019

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Solid waste workers demand permanent jobs in Durban

Contractors march through city centre

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Brief | 16 May 2019

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Burst drain goes unfixed for three weeks in Durban neighbourhood

Stagnant water causes terrible smell and increase in flies

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Brief | 16 May 2019

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Massive pollution in Durban sea as waste treatment facility fails

All bathing banned in South Africa’s surf city

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News | 10 May 2019

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We won’t vote unless the mayor comes, say Ezakheleni residents

Protests bring township to a standstill

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News | 6 May 2019