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The Breakfast Rush Hosts Inaugural TBR Family Fun Run: A Triumph of Diversity and Determination

The Breakfast Rush Hosts Inaugural TBR Family Fun Run: A Triumph of Diversity and Determination

Under perfect skies on April 27, 2024, The Breakfast Rush (TBR) held its inaugural Family Fun Run, transforming a simple morning into an electrifying celebration of community spirit and resilience. The event, which welcomed participants from all walks of life, showcased the power of unity and determination.   From grandparents to grandchildren, individuals of all […]

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Increased Security Measures Urged After Student Stabbed Near Raisethorpe Secondary School

Increased Security Measures Urged After Student Stabbed Near Raisethorpe Secondary School

Concerns over safety have been raised after a 14-year-old student was stabbed by robbers just meters outside the gates of Raisethorpe Secondary School earlier this week. The incident occurred as the Grade 10 pupil, who had been dropped off by his mother, was walking towards the school gate. Two individuals from the area approached him,

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Private Sector Confidence Fuels Development in Durban’s Outer West

Private Sector Confidence Fuels Development in Durban’s Outer West

Excitement builds as Westown Square, a 100-hectare ‘City of the West’, gears up for its official opening next year, propelled by robust private sector investments. Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda of eThekwini, along with development partners Fundamentum Property Group (FPG) and Balwin Properties, visited the Westown Square site on Thursday, to witness the rapid progress of this

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eThekwini Municipality Prioritizes Clearing Electricity Outage Backlog Amid Challenges

eThekwini Municipality Prioritizes Clearing Electricity Outage Backlog Amid Challenges

In response to a significant backlog of electricity outages in various parts of the city, the eThekwini Municipality’s Electricity Department says it has intensified efforts to restore power to affected customers.   In a statement, the city says a systematic approach is being implemented to expedite the repair process and ensure successful outcomes. “Dedicated teams

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eThekwini Municipality Unveils Draft Budget Aimed at Service Delivery and Economic Growth

eThekwini Municipality Unveils Draft Budget Aimed at Service Delivery and Economic Growth

eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, presented the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a full council meeting on March 19, 2024. Against the backdrop of global elections and as South Africa commemorates three decades of democracy, the budget speech emphasized the municipality’s commitment to service delivery, economic development, and infrastructure rehabilitation.  

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Parliament says SAA-Takatso deal must be referred to SIU

Parliament says SAA-Takatso deal must be referred to SIU

Parliament’s Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee has called for an investigation into the controversial transfer action involving the appointment of the Takatso Consortium as the preferred bidder to acquire 51 percent of South African Airways (SAA).   Following allegations raised by former Director-General Kgathatso Tlhakudi, the committee has expressed concerns over the transparency of the bidding

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Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering three individuals, including his own daughter

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering three individuals, including his own daughter

Family members of three individuals who were fatally shot in Northdale in September by a security guard – including his own daughter and her mother – expressed the desire for the death penalty to still be in place, in order for the perpetrator to experience the suffering his victims endured. Sandile Ngcobo (33) received a

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