Willem Phungula

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 7 minutes ago 2minThe National Freedom Party (NFP) has created a political storm in KwaZulu-Natal over amending its candidate list which may see Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga axed. Image: FileA political showdown is looming again within the National Freedom Party (NFP) leadership following the party’s decision to amend its KwaZulu-Natal legislature candidate list - a move which may see its sole member Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga axed.

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 7 minutes ago 1minPolice are investigating an alleged rape at a Pietermaritzburg hospital. Image: FilePolice in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating a case of rape where an incapacitated patient was allegedly raped at a Pietermaritzburg hospital. However, the provincial Department of Health has denied that the incident took place. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Captain Ntathu Ndlovu said the incident was being investigated by Town Hill police.

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 6 minutes ago 2minSindiso Magaqa was killed in 2017. Image: SuppliedA former KwaZulu-Natal south coast municipality senior official, believed to be one of the masterminds behind the murder of the former ANC Youth League leader, Sindiso Magaqa, could be added to the three accused when they appear in the Pietermaritzburg High Court next week. The official was named by the confessed hitman, Sibusiso Ncengwa, when he pleaded guilty to killing Magaqa last week.

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 10 minutes ago 2min.Whistle-blower and former ANC Youth League Harry Gwala region secretary, Thabiso Zulu, testified at the Moerane Commission about Sindiso Magaqa's assassination. Image: Sibonelo Ngcobo / Independent MediaA prominent anti-corruption activist, Thabiso Zulu, who was also Sindiso Magaqa's close friend, says he is vindicated by the revelation of the state’s hand in the murder of the former ANC Youth League leader.

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Willem Phungula

Willem Phungula|Published 10 minutes ago 2minEThekwini Municipality is expected to pay R23 million extra after losing a legal battle to defend R30 million claimImage: Willem PhungulaThe eThekwini Municipality has defended its spending of R23 million in defending a R30 million payout. Last week, the city lost a bruising legal battle in the Constitutional Court in trying to overturn the lower courts' orders, which had dismissed its bid with costs.