Councillor Caelee Laing

🩸 WELLNESS DAY & BLOOD DRIVE 🩸

Scribante Labour Consultants invites the Kloof community to join us for a special Wellness Day & Blood Drive.

A single blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Your small act of kindness can make a real difference. ❤️

📍 Venue: Village Office Park, 2 Inkonka Road, Kloof- 29 May 2026
📌 Stop by, donate blood, and help support our community.

Let’s come together for a healthier, stronger community.

We will NOT support a budget that doesn’t serve the basic needs of the people of eThekwini

Christo, you will be truly missed.
My heart goes out to the family of this true leader and amazing person.
Thank you for all you have given to our party, your community and the city you so selflessly served for so many years. Your passion for the cause and for this country will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Leader.

DA KZN mourns passing of uMhlathuze Deputy Mayor

Sithembiso Ngema- DA KwaZulu-Natal Leader


The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of DA uMhlathuze Deputy Mayor, Councillor Christo Botha who passed away this morning following health complications.

The DA has lost not only a Deputy Mayor but an outstanding leader and servant of the people who was going to contest as our mayoral candidate in the upcoming local government elections.

He will forever be remembered for his commitment to serving the people of uMhlathuze and the DA.

We mourn with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Petition against water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal tariff increase in eThekwini eThekwini wants to raise tariffs by up to 15% while residents face water shortages, outages and billing errors. What are we paying for? Add your name and say NO to these increases. ✍️

Caption: EThekwini Municipality is on high alert following a Level 6 dangerous, high‑impact severe thunderstorm warning issued for today and tomorrow.

Residents are urged to take immediate safety precautions, stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official updates.

📋 Election Day is 4 November 2026 and YOUR vote matters!

The DA is ready to get South Africa's towns and cities working. 👷🏽‍♀️

Registration Weekend is 20 - 21 June. Don't wait - check if you're registered correctly at check.da.org.za or WhatsApp us on 060 014 0305. 💙

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

05 MAY 2026

RESIDENTS URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION AS LEVEL 4 STORMS EXPECTED

EThekwini Municipality urges residents to take immediate precautions following a Level 4 severe weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service for today, 05 May through to tomorrow evening, 06 May.

Forecasts indicate widespread and severe thunderstorms across KwaZulu-Natal, with the eThekwini region expected to be significantly affected.

Heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, excessive lightning, and hail are anticipated, which poses a serious risk to life, property, and infrastructure.

Anticipated thunderstorm may result in flooding on roads, bridges, and low-lying areas.

Poor visibility and slippery road surfaces are expected to make driving hazardous.

Residents in flood-prone areas, including informal settlements, are urged to take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution, reduce speed, and maintain safe following distances on wet and slippery roads.

Where possible, residents are encouraged to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

The Municipality’s Disaster Management Directorate and emergency services are on high alert, ready to respond to any incidents.

This weather alert remains subject to updates.

Residents are encouraged to monitor official Municipal communication platforms for the latest information.

The public is reminded not to attempt crossing swollen rivers or streams, particularly where water levels exceed ankle height.

In case of an emergency, contact the City’s Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000.

ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate.

EThekwini Municipality is on high alert after a level 4 Severe thunderstorm warning was issued for today and tomorrow.

Residents are urged to stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official updates.