KwaZulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe weather in the western and far northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Saturday into Sunday. Residents may face heavy downpours, frequent lightning and strong winds. Forecaster Sihle Dlamini warned of potential localised damage and flooding.

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Residents of Mangidini Village in Nkandla's Ward 7 express frustration over inadequate service delivery during Human Rights Month. Elderly resident Gabisile Biyela struggles to access medical care due to poor roads and distance to the clinic. Community leaders highlight ongoing challenges with water, electricity, and transportation.

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has pledged to take over KwaZulu-Natal's government through a new motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli, anticipating support from the EFF and NFP. The party claims it will address key issues like unemployment, poverty, crime, and service delivery failures. This comes amid a history of political instability in the province since 1994.

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Following earlier severe storm warnings across eastern provinces, the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 alert for disruptive rainfall in extreme northern KwaZulu-Natal until Sunday, with flooding already damaging over 160 homes in areas like Jozini and prompting Red Cross relief efforts.