The eThekwini Municipal council has postponed the election of a new mayor after embattled former mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda was redeployed to the National Council of Provinces by the African National Congress after the 2024 general elections. Kaunda faced scriticism from opposition parties following his handling of the aftermath of the deadly 2022 floods, which left communities without water for prolonged periods of time and resulted in the closure of some of the metro's beaches after tests revealed high E.coli readings. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Dries Liebenberg.

The eThekwini Municipal council has postponed the election of a new mayor after embattled former mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda was redeployed to the National Council of Provinces by the African National Congress after the 2024 general elections. Kaunda faced scriticism from opposition parties following his handling of the aftermath of the deadly 2022 floods, which left communities without water for prolonged periods of time and resulted in the closure of some of the metro's beaches after tests revealed high E.coli readings. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Dries Liebenberg.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

eThekwini Municipality postpones election of new mayor following the ANC's redeployment of embattled former mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda

US government has launched 'Atlanta Phambili' initiative, aimed at advancing the positive bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa. The launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the economic relationship between the United States and Africa, with a spotlight on South Africa. The United States of America's Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety now joins us in the studio

US government has launched 'Atlanta Phambili' initiative, aimed at advancing the positive bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa. The launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade &amp; Investment Gateway to Africa &amp; South Africa event, an event highlighting the economic relationship between the United States and Africa, with a spotlight on South Africa. The United States of America's Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety now joins us in the studio

"History is important, but the future is forward"- US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety II speaks on newly-launched ''Atlanta Phambili'' Initiative

The seventh administration has seen an increase of about 18-percent in its composition. The size of South Africa's Executive has increased to 77, including the President and the Deputy President. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accommodated other political parties in the composition of his Executive. During the sixth administration, the Executive comprised of 65 members after the addition of the Minister of Electricity in the last reshuffle. The President announced his Executive during a late televised addressed last night after weeks of toing and froing during negotiations. Zoleka Qodashe reports...

The seventh administration has seen an increase of about 18-percent in its composition. The size of South Africa's Executive has increased to 77, including the President and the Deputy President. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accommodated other political parties in the composition of his Executive. During the sixth administration, the Executive comprised of 65 members after the addition of the Minister of Electricity in the last reshuffle. The President announced his Executive during a late televised addressed last night after weeks of toing and froing during negotiations. Zoleka Qodashe reports...

Mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of his new cabinet of ministers

The National Health Laboratory Service says its systems have not yet been fully restored, following a security breach that compromised its information technology infrastructure last Saturday. The NHLS is the country's diagnostic pathology service for public healthcare facilities and comprises a network of two hundred and sixty-five laboratories. For more on this we are joined on the line by Professor Koleka Mlisana, National Health Laboratory Service Chief Executive Officer  

The National Health Laboratory Service says its systems have not yet been fully restored, following a security breach that compromised its information technology infrastructure last Saturday. The NHLS is the country's diagnostic pathology service for public healthcare facilities and comprises a network of two hundred and sixty-five laboratories. For more on this we are joined on the line by Professor Koleka Mlisana, National Health Laboratory Service Chief Executive Officer

eThekwini Municipality postpones election of new mayor following the ANC's redeployment of embattled former mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda

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