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eNCA
23-07-2025
- Business
- eNCA
MEC denies interfering with tender process
DURBAN - A big fight is brewing in the multi-billion-rand KwaZulu-Natal School Nutrition Programme. The process is once again marred by controversy. Aggrieved service providers accuse the education department of rigging the new tender process to unfairly exclude bidders in favour of politically connected individuals. WATCH: Govt of Provincial Unity | Changes to KZN tender processes MEC Sipho Hlomuka denies there was political interference with the procurement process. The Service Providers Association wants the new tender process investigated and set aside. eNCA's Zanele Buthelezi has more.
eNCA
27-05-2025
- Business
- eNCA
Ethekwini Mayor tables R70.9bn budget
DURBAN - eThekwini Mayor, Cyril Xaba, vowed to tackle the metro's water crisis when he tabled a R70.9 billion budget. WATCH | Budget 3.0 | Debt experts warn of impact of 'stealth tax' It focuses on improving water supply, addressing flood-damaged infrastructure and urban revitalisation. But households must still contend with a proposed 13% water tariff hike. eNCA reporter Zanele Buthelezi filed this report.
eNCA
27-05-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
How would you rate your local ward councillor?
PRETORIA - This morning on the South African Morning Soapbox we are focusing on local government. This morning we are asking you how you would rate your local ward councillor? Do you know who he or she is and have you had any interaction with them? eNCA reporters Naomi Kobbie is in Pretoria and Zanele Buthelezi is in Durban are on the ground giving people a say on soapbox.
eNCA
23-05-2025
- General
- eNCA
eThekwini touts progress, but many still rely on water tankers
DURBAN - The eThekwini municipality says it has made significant strides in addressing its water challenges. However, it admits there are still communities severely affected by the water supply crisis. Non-revenue water remains high, at nearly 60%, costing the municipality R4 billion in two years. READ: eThekwini residents ask SAHRC to investigate water outages In the south of Durban, Burlington residents believe the municipality is not doing nearly enough to ease their hardship. Fresh water leaks for days on end from burst pipes while nothing comes out of the residents' taps. More than 7,300 leaks have been recorded in the south alone. READ: eThekwini to cut water tanker outsourcing Residents say the frequent closure and opening of valves as the City manages supply has further weakened the old supply network. Communities are calling for urgent investment in modern infrastructure to replace leaking pipes. eNCA's Zanele Buthelezi reports.
