Celani Sikhakhane brings the latest news from Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Pietermaritzburg – The speaker of the KZN Legislature, Nontembeko Boyce, has rejected the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party’s new chief whip, Marvin Dirks, brought in to replace suspended chief whip Dr Kwazi Mbanjwa. In a letter sent to MKP Secretary-General Floyd Shivhambu, Boyce said Mbanjwa has not resigned and the party is entitled to only one chief whip.
Ndwedwe – The heavy rain that is creating havoc in many parts of KwaZulu-Natal has destroyed infrastructure in the Ndwedwe local municipality. In many areas roads and bridges have been damaged. In other parts of the province households have suffered a lot as lightning has destroyed electricity supply infrastructure. The rain has also caused several road accidents.
Nongoma – Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelez, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, offered immediate relief to the household of Umtwana wakwaFihlinqindi kaTselendoda kaDinuzulu, whose home was severely damaged by a structural fire. During a visit to Ward 15 of the Nongoma local municipality, the MEC provided essential supplies, including blankets, food parcels and plastic sheeting.
Durban – The accused in the murder case of award-winning rapper AKA, Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni and Lindokuhle Ndimande, will be applying for bail, based on new facts. Their application will be heard on Thursday at the Durban Magistrate’s Court.
Pictured above: KZN speaker rejected the appointment of new MKP chief whip Marvin Dirks.
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