The Durban mayor announced over the weekend that the Durban port should be closed to prevent minerals from leaving the country. This must apparently be done to become independent of Western imperialism. No word has been spoken of China and the Brick countries exporting minerals. Mike Schüssler questions the logic, as mining houses without exports..
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Durban mayor’s logic is questioned – wants to close Durban port to become independent of Western imperialism
Natal farmers won court case against state dispute regarding to what should be fair and equitable remuneration for highly productive agricultural land
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A 13-year court battle gave 20 farmers (willing sellers) a fair price for their land offered to the state. The claims were initially set at about 42 000 ha. Landowners offered some 9,000 ha of highly productive agricultural land to the state to settle the claim. The government had to admit that the Valuer-General wanted..
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African Barbarism the order of the day at DUT – 9 students set fire to security officer – Student grievances degenerate into lawlessness
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Rebellious students from Durban University of Technology wreaks havoc at the Steve Biko campus during a violent demonstration. They insist that the current security company be replaced. Lectures are currently suspended and nearly 34,000 students are unable to attend lectures. During the riot, 9 students were arrested after gasoline was thrown over a security guard..
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Auto racing on the increase on Durban streets- traffic department says they can’t issue fine tickets because camera system is not functioning properly
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For more than two years, Durban was the racing devil’s race track, as all speed traps with cameras were out of order. The city had virtually no revenue from speeding violations for two years, and the single traffic violation noticed by traffic officials also did not always result in a fine ticket. The inexplicable is..
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Durban cops say they live like sewage rats in ‘disgusting’ police building – Government buildings going to shambles
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Durban – Durban police officers say they are living like sewage rats while they are expected to be dignified officers and lead by example. Residential flats meant for police members are in a shocking state and government departments shift the blame and responsibility on to each other. An officer who called the Independent on Saturday..
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4 Police officers charged with kidnapping, assault and extortion but SAPS has not suspended them and they still serving the public
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Durban – The four Inanda police officers arrested for kidnapping, assault and extortion at a truck yard in Springfield Park recently have not been suspended from the force, the Durban Magistrate’s Court heard on Friday. One will report weekly to the station where he works as part of his bail conditions while the others will..
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Zulu monarch receives R66.7 million despite SA being in an economic crisis
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Natal Prime Minister announced that the ANC-regime is continuing financial support to the Zulu king Goodwil Zwelithini. The “king” will receive R66.7 million despite the country experiencing an economic crisis as Zwelithini is protecting the Zulu culture and being seen as a symbol of unity in the Natal province. -Vryburger / 2019-07-26
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Angry students disrupt lectures and blockaded the main entrance to the Westville campus by burning furniture and debris over registrations
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The student representatives council (SCR) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is expected to meet the institution’s vice-chancellor on Friday. This follows disruptions at the university’s Westville campus on Wednesday. Angry students disrupted lectures and blockaded the main entrance to the university by burning furniture and debris. The executive director for corporate relations at UKZN,..
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Rats infest Durban CBD because of uncollected rubbish on the streets, Business and tourism now being threatened
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Durban – Traders in the City centre say their businesses and health have been affected by the huge rat population that has continued to grow because of uncollected rubbish on the streets. They say there has been an overall decline in business and tourism while the condition of buildings has also deteriorated. Areas popular with..
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Sardine fever hits the KZN South coast and it is just in time for holidaymakers to experience this phenomenon natural occurrence
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Durban – Sardines have been spotted in Waterfall Bluff in Port St John’s south of KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline. Ugu South Coast Tourism CEO, Phelisa Mangcu, advises visitors to keep their eyes on the local press and follow the KZN Sharks Board, fishing experts such as GoFish, as well as the fishing charters whose business it is..
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