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Nongoma:The EFF and IFP political love-back has destroyed the ANC and NFP coalition in Nongoma Local Municipality in the north of KwaZulu-Natal.
This comes after a bitter divorce between the two parties that happened soon after they overthrew the ANC in the 2021 local government elections.
In January 2023, the EFF cut ties with the IFP after complaining that the IFP was refusing to give them a leadership position at the City of uMhlathuze.
The political turmoil led to the overthrow of the IFP in Nongoma under the then mayor, Albert Mncwango.
On Monday, the EFF and IFP voted out ANC speaker Babongile Sithole and NFP mayor Mshangane Ndabandaba.
The new mayor is Mbuzeleni Zondo of the IFP, the speaker is Snethemba Mbongwa from the IFP, and the deputy mayor is Sthembiso Luvuno from the EFF.
Umlazi:Relentless investigation by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit detectives has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national for the murder of six people who were shot and killed at an informal settlement at V/6 Section in Umlazi on 17 August 2024.
On that fateful night, six men were consuming alcohol with three women when they were approached by two unknown men who claimed that they wanted to buy cigarettes, but were told to leave as no one was selling cigarettes. The two men left, only to return moments later and instructed the three women to lie down as they fired shots at the male victims. Six men were shot and declared dead at the scene.
Richards Bay:KwaZulu-Natal premier Thamsanqa Ntuli officially launched the Premier’s Cup 2025, a bold step forward in youth development and sporting excellence in the province.
The Premier’s Cup is more than a tournament — it’s a movement to nurture young talent, promote healthy lifestyles, and build future champions from the ground up. With 12 district teams, including two from eThekwini, the competition promises to ignite passion and pride in every corner of KZN.
Pictured above: Nongoma Local Municipality manager Mpumelelo Mnguni congratulated the IFP and EFF’s new leadership after they overthrew the ANC and NFP coalition.
Image source: Nongoma Local Municipality
