Podcasts about EThekwini

The taxi strike that brought eThekwini to a standstill is over. Taxis are back on the roads today after Durban taxi operators and KZN transport officials reached an agreement late last night. Yesterday, thousands of commuters were stranded as operators joined the South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO's call for a stay-away over delays in issuing operating licenses and the impounding of taxis. Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) residents are facing widespread disruption as the ongoing taxi strike, led by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), continues to paralyze transport across the province. The strike, which began in the eThekwini metro area, has left thousands of commuters stranded, businesses short-staffed, and schools struggling with low attendance. The heart of the dispute lies in grievances between the taxi industry, the eThekwini municipality, and the Provincial Department of Transport. Key issues include the attachment of operating licenses, the review of impounded vehicles, and the need for updated data on taxi routes. As negotiations stretch into their second day, there is cautious optimism for a resolution. In an exclusive interview, Sifiso Shangase, KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson for Santaco, emphasized the industry's willingness to find common ground. “When we go into negotiations, we always have to be optimistic because the objective is to meet each other halfway. It's not a win-all approach. It should be a win-win,” Shangase said. He confirmed that some impounded vehicles have already been released after operators provided the necessary documentation. “We always say we are law-abiding citizens and want only roadworthy vehicles on the road. These vehicles were impounded because drivers didn't have their operating licenses on hand, not because they were unfit for service,” Shangase explained. The strike's impact has been felt across all sectors. Local businesses, like the Bush Tavern in Umdloti, have struggled to operate with skeleton staff. “We've been busy since early morning, with management driving around to pick up staff so we can keep running,” said Brenton Turner, a local business owner. “For those without cars, it's been a real struggle just to keep above water, but we're open and doing our best.” Listeners shared stories of hardship, with many forced to walk long distances to work or school. One parent recounted, “One of my kids didn't make it to school. The other had to walk eight kilometers because he had a project due. I myself walked six kilometers to work.” Another listener, a teacher, described classrooms half-empty and the challenge of catching up on missed assessments: “I can't do my job properly, and I'm not even sure if they'll be there tomorrow. There are deadlines to be met and it's affecting us badly.” Shangase acknowledged the pain caused by the strike, urging both taxi operators and commuters to remain patient. “We know people have been affected in different ways. Others were intending to go for interviews and have lost out. It's very painful and sad. We are pleading with our members to regroup and prioritize commuters.” As talks between Santaco and government officials continue, there is hope that a resolution will be reached soon. “There's light at the end of the tunnel,” Shangase assured. In the meantime, KZN residents are left waiting, hoping for a swift end to the crisis that has upended daily life across the province.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Tracey Davies, Executive Director at Just Share, about climate irony. Toyota South Africa is suing Transnet, the KZN government and eThekwini municipality for R6.5 million in damages from the 2022 floods, arguing officials failed to maintain key flood defences. But as Davies notes, there’s an irony: Toyota itself is part of the fossil-fuel economy driving the climate crisis behind such extreme weather. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethekwini makes History as first SA Metro approved to Generate its own Electricity by Radio Islam

eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal het die eerste munisipaliteit in Suid-Afrika geword wat ministeriële goedkeuring ontvang het om sy eie elektrisiteit op te wek. Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa het 'n Artikel 34-bepaling toegestaan, wat Durban in staat stel om 400 megawatt van onafhanklike produsente te verkry, dit is 100 megawatt van sonkrag-fotovoltaïese en 300 megawatt van gas-tot-krag-projekte. Die minister sê dit is gemik om die afhanklikheid van Eskom en beurtkragrisiko's te verminder en energiesekerheid en energie-onafhanklikheid te bevorder:

Organisers of the #HandsOffMkhwanazi march are demanding the protection of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Scores of residents, groups and some political parties are participating in the march in support of Mkhwanazi. Our reporter Simphiwe Makhanya earlier caught up with some of the individuals particiapating in the march. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo

Rabies in eThekwini: Preventable, yet still claiming lives | Thoko Ngcobo - eThekwini Communicable Diseases Dept. by Radio Islam

eThekwini Municipality Explores Smart City Partnerships in UAE - eThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele by Radio Islam

The possibility of Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille as the next Mayor of Johannesburg has the country talking. In this interview with BizNews, Zille says although she has not yet made up her mind, she is “tending in the direction of doing so”. If she were to become Mayor, she says, her “only objective will be to restore service delivery and functionality” to Joburg. “And then Joburg will fly. It's got everything going for it. It's got every potential going for it. And that's what it must get right. We've got to get Joburg. We've got to get eThekwini. We've got to get Tshwane…the metros in Gauteng are the next major frontier and South Africa will stand or fall by what we do with the metros in Gauteng.” As for how African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi might feel about the prospect of her as mayor, Zille says: “…he will pull out all the stops to stop me, no doubt about that. So will Herman Mashaba (ActionSA Leader). He's played the race card already.” Meanwhile, Zille stresses that she and her family are committed to staying in South Africa. “And for South Africa to work, Joburg's got to work. It's very simple. We can't have just the Western Cape working. We've got to have the whole of South Africa working. And that's why we put up really good candidates to be mayoral candidates in all the cities, all the cities where we've got a chance.”

A female runner who was reported missing yesterday after completing the Comrades Marathon has been found. Moira Harding, vanished after completing the Comrades Marathon in Durban yesterday. Jon Gericke spoke to Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has called for a full investigation into allegations of misconduct by a member of Mayor Dada Morero's Mayoral Committee. According to the DA, the MMC allegedly used a City of Johannesburg official vehicle without consent to attend party-political activities in eThekwini. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Public Safety, Solomon Maila

Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Lihle Phewa, Executive Director for Economic Development and Planning in eThekwini, about Africa Travel Indaba and the city's strategic plans to leverage the event for economic growth and tourism development. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns Mount Over Capital Budget Spending as eThekwini Residents Endure Infrastructure Failures by Radio Islam

The Democratic Alliance began a court challenge to stop a proposed tax increase - a case threatening to fracture the coalition government. Chief economist Dawie Roodt feels the case won't succeed, but the ANC will lose out when VAT increases. BizNews Premium contributor John Matisonn assesses how ex-President Jacob Zuma's populist Mkhonto weSizwe Party won its first metro seat in a by-election in eThekwini last week. And our partners at Bloomberg dissect the few winners in a volatile market, with Netflix, a holding in the BizNews portfolio, seen as a recession-proof stock. More with Bronwyn Nielsen:

Clement Manyathela speaks to Cara Reilly, the Marketing Executive for Westown about the new city of the West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Musa Mbele, the eThekwini City Manager about the significance of mall development in the city and how the Westown Square shopping mall will contribute to economic development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Winile Mntungwa, the Deputy Head of Durban Tourism about how the development in Westown contributes to tourism in the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die herstel van Johannesburg in Gauteng is moontlik danksy samewerking tussen sake, arbeid en die burgerlike samelewing. Ramaphosa het in reaksie op vrae in die Nasionale Vergadering 'n soortgelyke ommekeer in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal uitgelig, waar sleutelbelanghebbendes saamgewerk het aan infrastruktuur, misdaad en dienslewering. Ramaphosa sê banke en ondernemings is gretig om herlewing in Johannesburg te ondersteun, met pogings wat gefokus is op die verbetering van bestuur en dienslewering:

Health and Wellness - Understanding Head, Foot and Mouth disease Clement Manyathela speaks to Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo, a medical officer at the Outbreak Response Unit at the NICD about the nature of the viral infection that commonly affects infants and children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local residents in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, are picking up of pieces of their lives following yet another round of heavy rains which ravaged the area. More than 20 people have now been killed in floods in province over the past two months. This as persistent heavy rains have destroyed homes, businesses and damaged critical infrastructure. One local businessman in Durban, Logan Naidoo, says municipal officials need to shoulder the blame for the disruption of people's lives...

eThekwini Water Crisis - ERPM Calls for Urgent Action and Mass Protest on March 1 by Radio Islam

Guest: Mr Foster Mohale | Health Departmental Spokesperson Since early February, HFMD cases have been reported in eThekwini schools and daycare centres. This viral infection mainly affects young children, Africa Melane is in conversation with Mr Foster Mohale, the Health Departmental Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC - Nomagugu Simelane - has advised against the closure of schools affected by the rapid spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in the province. The numbers of affected learners has now risen to 195 cases schools based in the North of Durban but cases have also been reported in Ugu and the King Cetshwayo disctrict. Simelane says 146 cases have been recorded in the Ethekwini metro alone but cautions against public panic. Jon Gericke spoke to Dr Angelique Coetzee from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases

Toerismeminister Patricia de Lille sê pogings om Durban as vakansiebestemming te laat herleef, werp vrugte af aangesien die eThekwini-munisipaliteit hierdie feestyd 1,3-miljoen besoekers verwag. Die minister het aan SABC-nuus gesê sy prys die werk van die presidensiële taakspan om vakansiegangers terug te lok na die stad. De Lille sê Durban het verlede jaar slegs 700 000 besoekers ontvang teenoor 1,45-miljoen in 2017.

Disaster and emergency teams have warned the storm rolling in today, could hit multiple areas in eThekwini. Website

Did you miss East Coast Breakfast on Wednesday morning? eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen, and the team got to know the man behind the title! Did you know that the mayor is a Pirates supporter? AND that he prefers to spend his free-time with his grandchild? Have a listen to this fascinating podcast on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! Webpage

Tony Carnie, environmental journalist explains the water rationing process eThekwini faces after water leaks and theft and unbilled water use has resulted in a 54% loss in the city's water revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

eThekwini's R500 Million Smart Meter Project Fails: Investigation Launched by Radio Islam

Charge negligent officials over Makhanda and eThekwini water outages: WaterCAN by Radio Islam

eThekwini says it expects water supply issues in Durban's northern parts to be resolved in a week's time. Website

Die minister van Openbare Werke en Infrastruktuur, Dean MacPherson, het onthul 338 staatsgeboue is landwyd gekaap. Die eiendomme word onwettig beset en beïnvloed die regering se werksaamhede en openbare dienste. 'n Gebou in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, is onlangs suksesvol teruggeneem. MacPherson het aan die media gesê sy departement werk daaraan om die geboue terug te neem, verdere kapings te verhoed en staatsbates te beskerm:

uMngeni-uThukela Water and eThekwini have issued an apology to residents facing persistent water shortages due to algae-clogged filters, which are affecting the supply in Durban's northern parts. Website

DA-ANC Coalition collapses in eThekwini Metro by Radio Islam

Die nasionale leier van RISE Mzansi, Songezo Zibi, vra 'n vars regeringsperspektief op maatskaplike kwessies, waaronder misdaad en veiligheid, na die sluipmoordpoging op advokaat Coreth Naudé in eThekwini. Zibi sê daar moet 'n sterker staatsteenwoordigheid wees, en meegevoel met mense se lyding. Hy moedig president Cyril Ramaphosa aan om die land te inspireer en te verenig, en beklemtoon dringendheid en aanspreeklikheid met die hanteer van die huidige krisis en die skep van 'n toekoms van hoop.

Shackdwellers' movement Abahlali baseMjondolo and eThekwini are back in court this week, over the planned eviction of residents of Clermont west of Durban. Website

Residents and political parties in eThekwini say they expect our new mayor to hit the ground running. Website

Cyril Xaba is Ethekwini se nuwe burgemeester. Nog ontwrigtende reën tref die Wes-Kaap. Reaksie op die uitspraak van die Life Esidimeni geregtelike ondersoek.

eThekwini's municipal council is expected to elect a new mayor today. Website

ActionSA is demanding eThekwini Municipality step up efforts to tackle alarmingly high levels of E.coli found at some of the city's beaches. Website

Residents of eThekwini will be getting a new mayor this week. Website

Gauteng se premier Panyaza Lesufi kondig laatnag sy nuwe kabinet aan nadat onderhandelinge met die DA om 'n eenheidsregering te vorm vir die laaste keer skipbreuk gely het. Die raad bestaan nou uit sewe ANC--lede en drie lede uit die IVP, Rise Mzanzi en Patriotic Alliance. Intussen is die adjunkpresident en 75 ministers en adjunkministers beëdig - ons vra: Hoe verbonde voel hulle aan daardie eed wat hulle so plegtig afgelê het? eThekwini hoop op 'n stewige toerismemeevaller met die naweek se Durban July-perdewedrenbyeenkoms.

Mxolisi Kaunda will no longer be the mayor of eThekwini. Website

It is Mxolisi Kaunda's last day as mayor of eThekwini. Website

Die burgemeester van eThekwini, Mxolisi Kaunda, sê die beraamde koste van die herstel van elektrisiteits-, paaie- en behuisingsinfrastruktuur wat in storms beskadig is, is 481,7 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand. Swaar reën, oorstromings en 'n tornado het dele van KwaZulu-Natal verlede week getref en tien mense is dood. Die gebiede wat die swaarste getref is, is Tongaat, Illovo, Umgababa en Kingsburgh. Kaunda sê duidelike kriteria moet neergelê word om natuurrampe aan te pak in gevalle war mense nie versekering het nie en om bedrog aan te spreek:

It's time for eThekwini Matters, and joining us today is Mluleki Mntungwa, eThekwini municipality mayoral spokesperson. Join us this weekend, 15-16 June, at Hillcrest's Watercrest Mall where the City's Outreach Team will provide essential services to residents. Discover what services you can expect and how they can assist you. Plus, don't miss the 3rd Annual Durban Tourism Business Awards on 13 June at the Durban ICC. Follow the proceedings live and see which local tourism businesses are being honoured for their excellence. Webpage

Die regering in KwaZulu-Natal sê hy verskaf hulp aan gesinne wat geraak is en herstel dienste nadat 'n storm vyf distrikte, insluitend eThekwini, getref het. Swaar reën en wind het verwoesting gesaai, wat tot elf sterftes en meer as 55 beserings gelei het. Die premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, lei reaksiepogings en verseker die meer as 120 ontheemde gesinne kry hulp. Dube-Ncube het inwoners versoek om waaksaam te bly namate herstel vorder:

‘We do have our challenges, but I think more than anything else we are an attractive city in terms of investment by virtue of our location – both from a tourist point of view and the fact that we are a port city, meaning that from a logistics point of view we are the gateway to Africa through the Port of Durban,' he says. Podcast series on Moneyweb

The DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead of the national flag, says ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says in a wide-ranging interview on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast. The party stirred controversy earlier this week when it launched its election campaign advertisement showing the national flag in flames. The DA has defended the advert, with federal chair Helen Zille saying the alternative to being rescued is dying. The party's election slogan is “Unite to rescue South Africa”. Asked about his ambitions, Mashaba said: “Being president of the country or being a premier are the last jobs I want, but I am committed to finding a solution to our country's problems.” He said he blames former president Thabo Mbeki for many of the country's problems, saying his advice proved to be “disastrous” and “he's got the experience of destroying”. Mashaba told podcast host Mike Siluma that ActionSA has proposed renaming eThekwini after the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi. He also discussed his party's plans for economic recovery and immigration. Listen and share your views.

Opposition political parties in eThekwini have called for more action and less talk from Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda. Website

  Clement speaks to Junior Khumalo, a political reporter at Newzroom Afrika; Rob Rose, the Editor at Financial Mail and Nhlanhla Mabaso who is a reporter at EWN about what has happened in cases involving former Ethekwini mayor,  Zandile Gumede, former Steinhof CEO, Markus Jooste and former ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.