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Sewage spill nightmare in Tongaat

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Residents on the corner of Abu Govender Road and Andra Drive in Sandfields, Tongaat, have been grappling with ongoing sewage spills left unattended for the past eight months. Frustrated residents told The North Coast Courier the issue has been a recurring nightmare for them for several years. Despite previous interventions by the municipality to address the problem, relief has always been short-lived residents say.
Dirt bliss in Ballito with launch of new 4x4 playground

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Juan Venter

The opening of Ballito’s new playground for 4×4 adrenaline junkies attracted much interest at the weekend. Ballito 4×4 and Off Road Adventures was opened at Collisheen Estate on Saturday, much to the delight of dozens of off-road enthusiasts. Challenging dirt roads, hill tops and a menacing mud pit tested drivers to the limit. Course operator Chad Mackay said he was happy with the turnout, with more than 50 runs pulled through before midday.
Fight night money-spinner boosts funds for community projects

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Juan Venter

The white collar event attracted an attendance of more than a 100 spectators, with 16 fighters, including two ward councillors, billed to have a go at one another in support of the good cause. The goal of the fundraiser is to bring new life to the east and west side of the N2 overpass at Salt Rock, where landscaping efforts are to take place. Aside from this, an inverter for traffic lights will be installed to ease traffic congestion in the area during loadshedding.
Forty-year sentence for serial child abuser convicted of repeatedly assaulting 11-year-old KwaDukuza girl

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson

Mduduzi Nxumalo (35) will spend the next 40 years behind bars after being sentenced for repeatedly assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Finalised in the KwaDukuza Regional Court last week, Nxumalo’s case related to three separate incidences of sexual assault between February 27 and March 14, 2020, which culminated in rape. Through evidence led by state prosecutor Nokwanda Mthembu, the court heard of the horrifying circumstances surrounding the abuse.
Sixteen-year-old R14.6-million KwaDukuza Municipality debt raises concern in council

Oct 4, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson

A 16-year-old KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) debt of R14.6-million drew bipartisan concern in KwaDukuza council last week. The debt, owed to the iLembe District Municipality, has accumulated since 2007 and has steadily become untenable for KDM, one of four local municipalities that fall under the iLembe district. It has come under increased scrutiny from iLembe recently as the municipality seeks to recover funds from its considerable list of debtors.
New exhibition and curator at The Gallery

Oct 3, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Juan Venter

The Gallery at Ballito Lifestyle Centre’s The Studios will welcome new curator Sarah O’Reilly during the launch tomorrow (Thursday) of a new exhibition titled ‘Impression/Expression’. Current gallery curator, Jane Digby, said they were looking forward to an exciting time of realignment and renewal with O’Reilly joining the team, and also shared word of new artists whose works will go on display.
Empty promises leave KwaDukuza commuters stranded without passenger trains

Oct 3, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Sboniso Dlamini

Sixteen months since the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa) promised residents a return of passenger train services in KwaDukuza, not a single train has been seen running since 2018. In May last year Prasa announced that the Durban to Tongaat and Durban to KwaMashu and Bridge City lines would be the first to resume services the following month.
Marcello Zedde shreds waves for victory in U12 boys division at Rip Curl GromSearch

Oct 3, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Juan Venter

Zimbali’s surf ace, Marcello Zedde, rode to victory again in the U12 boys division of the Rip Curl GromSearch, winning the final leg of the series at Seal Point, St Francis Bay, at the weekend. Firmly positioned at the top of the South African Surf Tour (SAST) standings with 6 000 points, Zedde’s first heat at the weekend saw him face off against Sebastian Copson of Kommetjie and iLembe’s Tyler Balfour.
Multiple cars engulfed in flames at Tongaat

Sep 30, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | Juan Venter

She said she had previously raised concerns with the business owner and the eThekwini Metro on the matter, especially since she believed it raised the risk of theft. “One is not allowed to park on the side of the road or run a business such as this on municipal land,” she said, pointing out that the vehicle owners were obviously not aware of where their cars had been parked.
Orphan Fund dentistry programme kicks off

Sep 30, 2023 | northcoastcourier.co.za | James Anderson

Far from being frightened, the children of the Siyakhula Crèche were thrilled with a visit from the dentist last week. Visiting the crèche in Shaka’s Head on Wednesday, Dr Mandla Jobela from Sunset Dentistry in Ballito gave free check-ups to the older children, mostly around the age of four. As part of an ongoing outreach programme, Dr Jobela will be visiting a series of crèches and orphanages in partnership with The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund over the next few months.