Celani Sikhakhane brings the latest news from Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Nongoma – Zulu regiments (‘amabutho’) are planning a peaceful protest against the Ingonyama Trust Board as they demand to know more about the sale of land at an amount of R22.1-million. Regimental leader Prince Vanana Zulu of kwaMinyamanzi released a statement on Thursday and said that they also want an explanation about board members disrespecting King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. ITB CEO Adv Vela Mngwengwe has since ITB staff to not report at work tomorrow as a concern for their safety.
Durban – The African National Congress Veterans League (ANCVL) in KwaZulu-Natal joins the nation in mourning the loss of a true revolutionary and dedicated nurse, Comrade Celia Helen Ntombenhle Khuzwayo, affectionately known as ‘Fitho’. The ANC said Khuzwayo – a pioneering healthcare worker and liberation stalwart – passed away at the age of 88 in Johannesburg on 2 January. Khuzwayo was born and raised in Baumanville, Durban, before being forcefully removed to Chesterville.
Dumbe – Heavy rains destroyed homes and road infrastructure in the rural areas of Dumbe (Paulpietersburg) in the north of KZN. The showers on Wednesday created havoc in many villages and in the farming community, which is important in the area. Dumbe municipal officials were hard at work on Thursday fixing destroyed infrastructure, including roads and bridges washed away by floods.
UMhlanga: The eThekwini Metro has announced the reopening of uMhlanga Main Beach and Bronze Beach. The beaches were reopened on Thursday after being temporarily closed by the City while investigations were underway following reports of unidentified “ball-shaped” solid matter mixed with beach sand. Laboratory results of samples taken from the solid balls, which were shown in a video circulating on social media, found that the solid particles are fats, likely originating from food establishments.
Pictured above: Zulu regiments will stage a protest on Friday against the treatment of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and the sale of Zulu land by the Ingonyama Trust Board.
Source: X
