Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.
Dannhauser: The mayor of the embattled small Dannhauser Local Municipality near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal has been fired from his position after a few hours of his appointment. Councillor Sibusiso Kunene was fired by his political party, the IFP, on Monday afternoon after a few hours of his election. Kunene was elected on Monday following the removal of the ANC mayor through a motion of no confidence; however, the IFP leadership wrote a letter to Kunene asking him to resign immediately. Kunene refused to resign from his new position but later resigned.
Pietermaritzburg: ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the decision by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health to cancel the Data Capturer assessments that were scheduled to take place on Thursday. This decision follows ActionSA’s formal letter to MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Mngadi demanding transparency, accountability, and an urgent investigation into serious allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process. “We are now aware that SMS notifications cancelling the assessments have been sent to applicants who had been called to attend. This is a necessary and responsible step in ensuring that the integrity of the recruitment process is protected,” the party said.
Woodburn: The Woodbury Rugby Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, where King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will deliver his address for the official opening of the KZN Legislature, will be a no-fly zone as part of tight security measures. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) said that it has put sufficient safety and security measures in place to safeguard the official opening of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Woodburn Rugby Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 26 and 27 February 2026. “The vicinity of the Woodburn Rugby Stadium and the entire operational area will be a no fly zone, and only South African Police Service operational and counter-intelligence drones will have access to fly. Any unrecognized drone will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” Police said. Invited guests and delegations who are guarded by private security guards and bodyguards are reminded that no private firearms will be allowed in the red zone. Relevant police specialised units dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of Very Important Persons (VIPs) will take charge of the red zone. Private bodyguards are urged to respect law enforcement protocols and abide by the instructions from officers in charge.
Pictured above: IFP Mayor Sibusiso Kunene was fired from his position after a few hours of his election as the Mayor of Dannhauser Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
Image source: Dannhauser Local Municipality
