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ecr.co.za > news > news > mayor-xaba-says-refugees-will-be-moved

Mayor Xaba says refugees at Moore Road Home Affairs will be moved to Lindela

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (343+ words) Updated Sept. 10, 2026, 3:29 p.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo and Kubobonke Luthuli eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba says authorities are working to relocate foreign nationals who have been camping outside Durban’s Moore Road Home Affairs office for four months.: eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba says they…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > government-vows-urgent-action-over-durban-migrant-camp

Government vows urgent action over Durban migrant camp

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (272+ words) Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 1:54 p.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo Government says the situation at a migrant camp in Durban’s Umbilo area will be resolved as a matter of urgency, after violence broke out during an anti-illegal immigration protest last week. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > da-honours-late-councillor-with-ethekwini-campaign

‘Do it for Welekazi’: DA honours late councillor with eThekwini campaign

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) Updated Aug. 26, 2026, 12:46 p.m. | By Nhlanhla Mabaso Sibiya died over the weekend following a short illness and has been remembered as a dedicated public servant. The DA in KwaZulu-Natal says it will dedicate its election campaign for the eThekwini metro to the…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ramaphosa-unveils-r264bn-infrastructure-project

Ramaphosa unveils R264bn infrastructure project pipeline

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (168+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 3:49 p.m. | By Jacaranda Newswatch President Cyril Ramaphosa says reliable roads, rail, ports, energy, water and digital networks are essential for economic growth and regional integration. President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a R264 billion infrastructure project pipeline. Ramaphosa says 170 projects are…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > kzn-cogta-warns-deepening-governance-crisis-msunduzi

KZN Cogta warns of deepening governance crisis at Msunduzi Municipality

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (355+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 8:53 a.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli COGTA MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi says the department is monitoring the municipal workers' strike and is prepared to intervene if the protest action continues. The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN Cogta) says…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > kwahlokohloko-water-scheme-to-benefit-kzn-households

KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme to benefit KZN households

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) Updated Aug. 23, 2026, 11:24 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo More than 1,300 households in uMlalazi Local Municipality are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the opening of the KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme. KZN Premier Thami Ntuli and King Cetshwayo District…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > msunduzi-samwu-strike-service-delivery

Msunduzi strike disrupts service delivery as municipality engages SAMWU

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (192+ words) Updated Aug. 21, 2026, 10:43 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo Msunduzi Municipality says an ongoing strike by municipal workers affiliated to trade union SAMWU has disrupted service delivery across Pietermaritzburg. Workers downed tools as part of an ongoing labour dispute, the details of which remain…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ramaphosa-regional-action-migration

South Africa asks regional summit for unity after anti-migrant backlash

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (456+ words) Updated Aug. 18, 2026, 7:26 a.m. | By AFP President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater cooperation between regional leaders to address migration to South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > sadc-summit-must-deliver-economic-liberation

SADC Summit must deliver economic liberation, says Ramaphosa

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (234+ words) Updated Aug. 17, 2026, 3 p.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community 46th Ordinary Summit must go beyond adopting declarations. The heads of state and government, as well as representatives of the 16 member states, are meeting at the Durban…...