The sole trustee and chairperson of the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB), King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, has given the green light to the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontsho, to suspend four board members of the board. The four members, Advocate Linda Zama, Dr Thandi Dlamini, Inkosi Nomusa Zulu, and Ndzambudzeni Matamela, are considered… Continue reading King Misuzulu Gives Nod to Minister to Suspend Four “Disruptive” Ingonyama Trust Board Members Pending Investigation
Author: SIHLE MAVUSO
BREAKING NEWS: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Descends Into Chaos After Thami Ntuli Survives Bid to Remove Him
The KwaZulu-Natal legislature descended into chaos on Monday afternoon after the motion of confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, which was brought by the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), failed. The chaos started shortly after the Speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, announced that the motion had failed. The voting system had to be changed from a show of hands… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Descends Into Chaos After Thami Ntuli Survives Bid to Remove Him
‘Whistleblower’ Seeks Amnesty and Protection Alleged For Role in Sowing Divisions at Unisa
A whistleblower who claims to be a former rector at an unnamed institution is seeking amnesty and protection to spill the beans on what he termed a concerted campaign to smear the institution’s leadership and run the historic university down. In a letter emailed to several entities, including the presidency, the parliamentary portfolio committee on… Continue reading ‘Whistleblower’ Seeks Amnesty and Protection Alleged For Role in Sowing Divisions at Unisa
Internal Investigation Recommends Disciplinary Hearing Against Top eThekwini Municipality Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
An investigation by the City Integrity and Investigations Directorate within the eThekwini municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has recommended that a top official be hauled over the coals for allegedly making unwanted sexual advances to a subordinate even after he was politely told by his victim to stop. The report was compiled and submitted to the City… Continue reading Internal Investigation Recommends Disciplinary Hearing Against Top eThekwini Municipality Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
Rushed Settlement With Axed Senior Official Haunts Umdoni Municipality
A rushed settlement entered into by the beleaguered Umdoni local municipality (Umzinto) in southern KwaZulu-Natal with an “unfairly” axed senior official has come back to haunt the entity. In October this year, the municipality entered into a settlement to reinstate Dr Bongiwe Mbatha as the head of Human Resources. This was after Mbatha had scored… Continue reading Rushed Settlement With Axed Senior Official Haunts Umdoni Municipality
Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Ropes In Lawyers to Fight Central Committee Decision in Court
The disbanded Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the South African Communist Party (SACP) in KwaZulu-Natal has turned to lawyers to overturn the Central Committee’s (CC) decision. The provincial structure has since roped in Modidima Mannya Attorneys to challenge the matter internally with the CC, stating that it will seek redress in the country’s courts if… Continue reading Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Ropes In Lawyers to Fight Central Committee Decision in Court
Minister Seeks King Misuzulu’s Consent to Suspend Four Ingonyama Trust Board Members Pending Investigation
The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontsho, has reached out to King Misuzulu KaZwelithini to get his nod to suspend four members of the Ingonyama Trust Board. In a letter dated 4 December 2025, Nyhontsho says the suspension of the board members will allow the investigation that is being undertaken by Adv… Continue reading Minister Seeks King Misuzulu’s Consent to Suspend Four Ingonyama Trust Board Members Pending Investigation
Two Men Get Life Sentences for Killing ACDP Councillor in KwaZulu-Natal
The two men who, in June 2023, stormed a church in Nseleni township and killed a pastor who was also a councillor of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the City of Umhlathuze (Richards Bay-Empangeni) have been sentenced to life behind bars. Phakamani Eugene Khumalo (33) and Sandile Mthokozisi Mabuyakhulu (33) were also handed… Continue reading Two Men Get Life Sentences for Killing ACDP Councillor in KwaZulu-Natal
IFP Pushes Ahead With Preparations For 2026 Local Government Elections, Mum On Elective Conference
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), which is largely present in KwaZulu-Natal and in pockets of the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, says it is pushing ahead with its preparations for next year’s local government elections. However, the Zulu ethno party is mum on elective conferences to elect new leaders from branches to the national level, as… Continue reading IFP Pushes Ahead With Preparations For 2026 Local Government Elections, Mum On Elective Conference
Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action
The ructions within the South African Communist Party (SACP) continued as the disbanded province executive committee (PEC) in KwaZulu-Natal digs in, fiercely insisting that it is still in office. The disbanded PEC led by former Provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu insists that it is still in office, despite that the Central Committee (CC) late last month… Continue reading Disbanded KZN SACP PEC Fights On, Threatens Central Committee With Legal Action