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Cele: Some still not complying with lockdown regulations: During the weekend operation, a number of people were arrested for violating Regulations of the Disaster Management Act, which govern the lockdown …
South Africa has another worry – water: South Africans have been encouraged to save water, as water resources and dam levels across the country, with the exception of the Western Cape, continue to decline consistently week-on-week.
Brand SA’s ‘Play Your Part’ campaign kicks off online in KZN schools: In June, Brand South Africa launched an exciting virtual Play Your Part campaign in KwaZulu Natal with four high schools. “Students have the potential to be change agents for a better SA. They just …
Another Covid-19 record as more than 6,500 cases are confirmed in 24 hours: It means that there are now 118,375 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in SA. It is also the first time that more than 40,000 tests were done in a single 24-hour period. The health ministry also announced 87 …
The Oyster Box Hotel: History, Heritage, Heart & Home In Perfect Balance: Nestled in the lush sub-tropical gardens, you’ll find the multi-award-winning spa. This oasis of tranquillity reflects the intricate tapestry of KwaZulu-Natal’s rich heritage, offering all of the …
Santaco KZN to load taxis to full capacity, increase fares from next week: The taxi association on Friday said new conditions such as allowing taxis to load commuters to full capacity would be implemented from Monday.
Another big jump as Covid-19 cases in SA climb to 124,590: The health ministry announced that there were 6,282 new cases of the illness, taking the national total to 124,590.
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: In June 2007 the KZN parliament passed the Prevention of Slums Bill in the Provincial Parliament. The Bill compels landowners to evict shackdwellers, on the threat of arrest and criminalises resistance to evictions. The provincial Department of Housing, that brought the Bill to the Provincial Parliament, has repeatedly stated that ‘the slums will be cleared by 2010 in KwaZulu-Natal’. The Bill has been heavily criticised by academics, human rights organisations and civil society. The shack dwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo is planning mass mobilising against the Bill and is also taking the matter to the Constitutional Court with support from a pro bono legal centre.
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