Government Accelerates Response as Over 7,000 Malawians Seek Refuge in Durban

Government Accelerates Response as Over 7,000 Malawians Seek Refuge in Durban

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal — Local authorities and provincial stakeholders are intensifying a coordinated humanitarian response as more than 7,000 Malawians seeking refuge in Durban face...
Thousands of Malawians Await Repatriation from South Africa Amid Growing Frustrations

Thousands of Malawians Await Repatriation from South Africa Amid Growing Frustrations

DURBAN, South Africa — Frustrations are mounting among thousands of Malawian nationals sheltering in temporary facilities as voluntary repatriation efforts continue to transport citizens...
Malawian Repatriation Delays in Durban Leave Thousands Stranded at Sherwood Hall

Malawian Repatriation Delays in Durban Leave Thousands Stranded at Sherwood Hall

KWAZULU-NATAL – The Malawian repatriation operation in Durban faces severe logistical delays, leaving thousands of citizens stranded at Sherwood Hall without adequate transport home. A massive crowd...
Pietermaritzburg Service Delivery Halts Amid Ongoing SAMWU Strike Over Job Gradings

Pietermaritzburg Service Delivery Halts Amid Ongoing SAMWU Strike Over Job Gradings

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — Service delivery in Pietermaritzburg has been brought to a standstill as an ongoing SAMWU strike disrupts essential municipal operations across the...
Pietermaritzburg Group: Migrants Unfairly Blamed for South Africa's Economic Challenges

Pietermaritzburg Group: Migrants Unfairly Blamed for South Africa’s Economic Challenges

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) asserts that migrants are being unfairly scapegoated for South Africa's economic challenges, emphasizing...
Malawian Repatriation Launches as Stranded Nationals Leave Durban Camp

Malawian Repatriation Launches as Stranded Nationals Leave Durban Camp

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal — The long-awaited Malawian repatriation effort has officially commenced, with the first group of stranded nationals finally leaving a makeshift refugee camp in...
Malawian Repatriation From South Africa Begins as Officials Appeal for Transport Assistance

Malawian Repatriation From South Africa Begins as Officials Appeal for Transport...

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — The Malawian repatriation from South Africa has officially commenced in Durban, with officials prioritizing the evacuation of vulnerable populations from a...
Malawian Repatriation from Durban to Lilongwe Delayed Amid Diplomatic Disputes

Malawian Repatriation from Durban to Lilongwe Delayed Amid Diplomatic Disputes

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL - The Malawian repatriation process for thousands of nationals sheltering in Durban has been indefinitely postponed, leaving families stranded without basic amenities....
Icebolethu Group Denies Involvement in Thami Nkonyane Missing Body Case Amid Brick Coffin Claims

Icebolethu Group Denies Involvement in Thami Nkonyane Missing Body Case Amid...

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — The Icebolethu Group has officially denied any involvement in the mysterious missing body case of church leader Thami Nkonyane, addressing swirling...
Durban's Water Future: R12.2 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul Targets Long-Term Supply Stability

Durban’s Water Future: R12.2 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul Targets Long-Term Supply Stability

eThekwini, South Africa — In a decisive move to future-proof urban water resilience, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is accelerating a suite of high-value infrastructure...
Public Works Withholds EPWP Funds from eThekwini Over Ghost Employee Allegations

Public Works Withholds EPWP Funds from eThekwini Over Ghost Employee Allegations

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has suspended Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) funding for the eThekwini Municipality following allegations of ghost employees,...
Thousands Camp in Durban Field Awaiting Repatriation Amid Safety Fears

Thousands Camp in Durban Field Awaiting Repatriation Amid Safety Fears

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal – Thousands of foreign nationals, predominantly Malawian citizens, have established a makeshift camp in an open field in Sherwood, Durban, after fleeing...