Durban in the News:
‘Rapid response unit’ to be set up by military to deal with public violence: The department of defence will set up a rapid response unit to deal with the levels of public violence seen during the July looting and rioting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
AECOM’s cost management expertise plays a key role in project success: The aim of a cost management service is not simply to monitor costs, but to control them as well. Trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has been providing its Africa-based clients with cost …
“Beautiful New Cosmic Puzzles” Revealed by SA’s MeerKAT Telescope: An international team led by a young South African researcher and UKZN alumnus, Dr Kenda Knowles, has just announced a comprehensive overview paper for the MeerKAT Galaxy Cluster Legacy Survey (MGCLS) …
Ladysmith pupil stabbed on school premises: DA KZN Education spokesperson Dr Imran Keeka said the pupil was allegedly stabbed by perpetrators who had barged through the school gates, passed security guards and stabbed the pupil in the shoulder.
R2.3 billion availed to assist business: BUSINESS NEWS – The National Treasury has availed R2.3 billion in the current financial year to assist in rebuilding businesses affected by the COVID-19 third wave and destruction of infrastructure in …
Medium-term Budget: Economic growth prospects remain bleak: Inadequate electricity supply and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic remain a binding constraint on economic recovery in the near term, says the treasury …
Azana Biography: Who Is the Durban-Born Rising Musical Artist?: Azana has carved a niche for herself in SA’s music scene with her unique blend of music. Here’s all you need to know and the rising star.
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: Climate – KwaZulu-Natal has a varied, yet verdant climate, thanks to diverse, complex topography. Generally, the coast is subtropical with inland regions becoming progressively colder. Durban, on the south coast, has an annual rainfall of 1009mm, with daytime maxima peaking from January to March at 28°C (min: 21°C), dropping to daytime highs from June to August of 23°C (min: 11°C). Temperature drops towards the hinterland, with Pietermaritzburg being similar in the summer, but much cooler in the winter. Ladysmith in the Tugela River Valley reaches 30°C in the summer, but may drop below freezing point on winter evenings. The Drakensberg can experience heavy winter snow, with light snow occasionally experienced on the highest peaks in summer. The Zululand north coast has the warmest climate and highest humidity.
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