Two children were electrocuted here in 2021, but Zone 14 is still waiting for safe electricity
eThekwini municipality says it can’t electricify the shacks because the informal settlement is on private land
Brief | 7 September 2023
Stalled for years, Durban housing project faces further delays
A R112-million contract has expired and the municipality says it will issue a new tender
News | 1 September 2023
Streets in Durban township are covered in sewage
Ward councillor blames frequent sewerage blockages on residents throwing rubbish into the drains
Brief | 28 August 2023
Over 800 households near Durban without tap water for eight years
Water tanks are only filled twice a month and people have to fetch water from a river
Brief | 22 August 2023
Homeowners storm out of tense meeting with eThekwini municipality over rates hike
Households boycotting their bill payments will be dealt with individually, says mayor
News | 18 August 2023
Lottery loses court case after lawyer no-show
Judge unfreezes bank accounts of KZN company
By Tania Broughton and Raymond Joseph
Law | 17 August 2023
1,500 families share three toilets in Durban informal settlement
Nearly 40 blocked toilets have not been fixed after two years
News | 17 August 2023
Court confirms suspended sentence for man who sexually assaulted seven-year-old
“This is not justice” says a researcher for Judges Matter
By Daniel Steyn
Law | 16 August 2023
Dozens of families still homeless a month after Durban shack fire
While waiting for building material, fire victims have been living in the community hall or with neighbours
Brief | 15 August 2023