Zainul Dawood

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

2minThe Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association said that the eThekwini municipality’s proposed 50% debt write-off is a welcome gesture, but it risks being more of a tick-box exercise than a real solution. Image: FileThe Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association said that the eThekwini municipality’s proposed 50% debt write-off is a welcome gesture, but it risks being more of a tick-box exercise than a real solution.

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 3minThe eThekwini Municipality water debt as at the end of January 2025 stands at R14.7 billion. This was the biggest contributor to municipal debt due to undetected underground leaks and short payments by insurance. The municipality has found that many customers are unable to settle these debts and thus regarded this as irrecoverable.

1 day ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 2mineThekwini councillors approved the proposed special debt relief programme intended to assist domestic and business customers with a 50% debt write-off of their arrears' debt, as at January 31, 2025. Image: Independent NewspaperseThekwini councillors have approved the proposed special debt relief programme intended to assist domestic and business customers with a 50% debt write-off of their arrears' debt, as at January 31, 2025.

2 days ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 3mineThekwini Municipality deputy head of engineering and data services Simon Scruton. Image: X /​​ Consulting Engineers South AfricaThe eThekwini Municipality is confident that they will meet the requirements, by next month, to qualify for a R476 million from the National Treasury (NT) to improve water services in the Metro. The NT grant is dispersing R54 billion over 6 years to improve trading services in municipalities.

2 days ago | iol.co.za | Zainul Dawood

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal 2minThe eThekwini Municipality stated that the high electricity bill that a Reservoir Hills doctor received of R2.7 million was due to an incorrect meter reading that was submitted. Image: SuppliedThe eThekwini Municipality stated that the high electricity bill that a Reservoir Hills doctor received of R2.7 million in April 2025 was due to an incorrect meter reading that was submitted.