The findings of the forensic investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of the Zakheni Water Station pumps in July 2023 will be tabled by the UThukela District Municipality on Thursday. The pipes were removed and replaced even though they were not damaged, sparking allegations of corruption and self enrichment against some officials. Officials… Continue reading UThukela District Municipality to Table Report on R49 Million Zakheni Water Pumps ‘Corruption’
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Umngeni-Uthukela Claims King Cetshwayo District Municipality Owes it R1.1 Billion for Bulk Water
The Umngeni-Uthukela Water (UUW) Board, the bulk supplier of water in most parts of KwaZulu-Natal, claims that the King Cetshwayo District Municipality owes R1.1 Billion in unpaid water fees. The water board claims that the last time the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led district municipality made a payment was in January 2023. The King Cetshwayo… Continue reading Umngeni-Uthukela Claims King Cetshwayo District Municipality Owes it R1.1 Billion for Bulk Water
KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Owe Umngeni-Uthukela Water R2.4 Billion
The Umngeni-Uthukela water board, the bulk water supplier in KwaZulu-Natal, has revealed that municipalities in the province owe it R2.4 billion in unpaid invoices. Topping the list of bad payers are King Cetshwayo District Municipality (IFP run) UThukela District Municipality (IFP run), Ugu District Municipality (ANC-run) and the Msunduzi Local Municipality (ANC run). The information… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Owe Umngeni-Uthukela Water R2.4 Billion
Newcastle Allays Fears of Dam Poisoning, Says Tap Water Safe To Drink
The Newcastle local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has allayed fears that its tap water is unsafe to drink, saying the two circulating voice notes are spreading misinformation. The assurance comes as late yesterday two different voice notes started doing rounds claiming that the Chelmsford-Ntshingwayo dam which supplies most areas in the Amajuba district has been poisoned.… Continue reading Newcastle Allays Fears of Dam Poisoning, Says Tap Water Safe To Drink