The Msunduzi Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal has cut off water and electricity to 23 schools due to unpaid bills totaling over R32 million owed by the provincial education department. This action, which comes just two weeks before the Grade 12 trial exams, is part of a broader crackdown by the municipality on overdue municipal services and rates. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mzimkhulu Thebolla, the mayor of uMsunduzi Municipality.... 

The Msunduzi Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal has cut off water and electricity to 23 schools due to unpaid bills totaling over R32 million owed by the provincial education department. This action, which comes just two weeks before the Grade 12 trial exams, is part of a broader crackdown by the municipality on overdue municipal services and rates. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mzimkhulu Thebolla, the mayor of uMsunduzi Municipality....

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KZN's Msunduzi Municipality cuts off water and electricity supply to 23 schools due to R32 million in unpaid bills

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

The Cradle of Humankind in Mogale City, Johannesburg is facing ongoing sewage pollution due to repeated failures at the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Plant. Untreated and partially treated sewage has been flowing into nearby rivers, raising concerns over ecological damage and risks to underground cave systems holding human evolutionary fossils. The Democratic Alliance says the situation reflects a governance failure that is harming tourism, livelihoods and South Africa's international obligations.The party is now calling on Gauteng's COGTA MEC to urgently intervene. We spoke to  Leanne De Jager, MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

The Cradle of Humankind in Mogale City, Johannesburg is facing ongoing sewage pollution due to repeated failures at the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Plant. Untreated and partially treated sewage has been flowing into nearby rivers, raising concerns over ecological damage and risks to underground cave systems holding human evolutionary fossils. The Democratic Alliance says the situation reflects a governance failure that is harming tourism, livelihoods and South Africa's international obligations.The party is now calling on Gauteng's COGTA MEC to urgently intervene. We spoke to&nbsp; Leanne De Jager, MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Sewage Pollution Threatens Cradle Of Humankind Site.

Former President Jacob Zuma has instructed lawyers to appeal a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling that the Arms Deal trial must continue without further delays. Judge Nkosinathi Chili granted the State's "Stop Stalingrad" application, ordering Zuma and a Thales representative to appear in person when proceedings start in February next year. We spoke to the Jacob Zuma Foundation's spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi.

Former President Jacob Zuma has instructed lawyers to appeal a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling that the Arms Deal trial must continue without further delays. Judge Nkosinathi Chili granted the State's "Stop Stalingrad" application, ordering Zuma and a Thales representative to appear in person when proceedings start in February next year. We spoke to the Jacob Zuma Foundation's spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi.

KZN's Msunduzi Municipality cuts off water and electricity supply to 23 schools due to R32 million in unpaid bills

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