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The Transport and Community Safety department in KZN says its concerned of the slow pace of the issuing of trading licenses.

[PICS] Police crack the whip on illegal trade of goods in Durban CBD Updated Nomfundo Ngcobo supplied Acting KZN Transport MEC, Kwazi Mshengu, took part in Operation Vala this afternoon - which aims to reduce crime in the eThekwini District.  Police officers confiscated goods from informal traders operating without permits. Supplied The MEC says they will need to get the proper documents before their stock is released back to them. " Its part of the operations that are run by SAPS, Metro Pol...

The provincial government and law enforcement agencies have inspected scores of businesses and issued fines or compliance notices to some, while shutting down others for breaking the lockdown rules, such as the requirement to close at 8pm.

eThekwini municipality launches their festive season integrated safety plan eThekwini municipality launches their festive season integrated safety plan By Brandstories Share As the festive season approaches, plans are in place for the city of Durban to ensure that residents and visitors enjoy their holidays in a safe and secured environment. This was revealed by eThekwini Mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda at a recent launch of the Festive Season Integrated Safety Plan at People’s Park. It is that...

First published in the Daily Maverick 168 weekly newspaper. Ten days after South Africans got the December party started, Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that a second wave of Covid-19 infections was sweeping the country with a worrying rate of infections among young people. With more than 8,000 new cases confirmed on Thursday, outbreaks in four provinces are driving the current wave of coronavirus infections, with the majority of new cases from the Western Cape (30%), followed by ...

PICS: KZN’s festive season safety plan swings into high gear By Se-Anne Rall Share Durban – A stern warning has been issued to fast food outlets and patrons to ensure that they adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols during the festive season. On Thursday evening, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala along with MEC of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Bheki Ntuli and MEC of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Ravi Pillay joined police officers on an operation to ...

Fedhasa believes beach closures is not beneficial Updated Nothando Mkhize Share this: Hospitality association, Fedhasa, says its concerned about a possible closure of KZNs beaches over the festive season, and what that will mean for the tourism sector. Provincial governments mulling over the issue after South Africa entered a second Covid-19 wave this week.  Premier Sihle Zikalalas set to announce their decision later today, when he presents KZNs festive season safety and Covid-19 prevention...