Willem Phungula is a journalist based in South Africa, focusing on local news and politics. He writes for Business Report and Cape Times, covering a wide range of topics including political developments, education, and social issues. His work has also been featured in Cigalah Group.
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Durban — The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) must fast-track the arrest of all police officers implicated in drug dealings at Verulam police station, the DA in KZN has said.
Durban — The water-stricken Verulam community north of Durban has vented its anger at ANC and EFF politicians.
Durban — Homeless people in eThekwini have demanded recognition and access to government services like grants.
Durban — After struggling for nine years fighting for permanent membership of the predominantly white South African Sugar Association (Sasa), the
Durban — The Dalton hostel informal traders have accused the eThekwini Municipality of squandering R25 million that was set aside to renovate their stalls.
By: Willem Phungula
KwaZulu-Natal DA premier candidate, Chris Pappas, visited the traders who mainly produce Zulu traditional outfits made from animal skin. He promised to assist informal businesses should he be elected as the premier.
The Westville Ratepayers Association and eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement chairperson Asad Gaffar said the people of eThekwini were not expecting the mayor to tell them something they already knew.
By: Willem Phungula
In a surprise move, the Freedom Front Plus supported the proposal to spend R25 million on new security vehicles for the mayor and other senior officials. This angered the main opposition parties including the DA which called the party a sell-out.
Durban — EThekwini Municipality will buy 100 more water tankers to increase the supply of water to the affected areas of the City.
Durban — In an effort to dismantle ANC dominance in southern areas of KwaZulu-Natal, the IFP will this weekend return to the Harry Gwala region to canvass votes as the election day draws closer.
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