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08/09/2026

LAWMAKERS CRITICIZE STAGNANT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN BERGVILLE

Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature have expressed deep concern regarding persistent issues at the Bergville Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station.

During a visit today, officials reported that there has been no significant progress in resolving the problems identified at the same facility last year.

Led by Deputy Chairman of Committees, Honourable Otto Kunene, members of the Legislature are conducting follow-up oversight visits to EMS facilities as part of the Health Institutions Functionality and Monitoring Programme. Similar visits are being carried out across all other districts.

Outstanding issues in Bergville include:

1. Non-compliant EMS infrastructure
2. Ongoing staff shortages
3. Insufficient advanced emergency care capacity
4. Fleet shortages and poor vehicle availability
5. Equipment shortages and maintenance backlogs
6. Limited opportunities for staff professional development



08/09/2026

🚨 PROVINCE-WIDE EMS OVERSIGHT: Is your district covered in a medical emergency? 🚨
Right now, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has deployed 11 simultaneous oversight subcommittees hitting the ground across EVERY SINGLE DISTRICT in KZN.
We are LIVE here in eThekwini Metro, with the Chair of Chairs, Hon BN Moloi, MPL, while our colleagues are concurrently inspecting EMS bases from uMkhanyakude to Ugu, and Umgungundlovu to Amajuba. No filters, no cover-ups. We are checking the physical state of the emergency fleet, verifying true ambulance response times, and confronting management over systemic failures.
đź’¬ WE NEED KZN TO SPEAK UP RIGHT NOW:
Wherever you are watching from in KwaZulu-Natal—drop your DISTRICT or AREA and your EMS experience in the comments below 👇. Are ambulances arriving on time in your community?
📢 SHARE THIS LIVE into every community group in KZN. Let’s show officials the power of public oversight!

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to observe Arbor DayArbor Day should is a symbolic tree-planting occasion that remind us that ...
07/09/2026

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to observe Arbor Day

Arbor Day should is a symbolic tree-planting occasion that remind us that every tree planted today represents an investment in the future of our communities and generations to come.

For KwaZulu-Natal, observing Arbor Day is particularly significant because our province is blessed with rich biodiversity, forests, wetlands, rivers and agricultural landscapes. We must protect these natural assets while ensuring that development does not come at the expense of environmental sustainability.

Let us recognise that planting a tree is an act of hope and responsibility. The tree we plant today may provide shade, clean air, food and shelter for generations we may never meet. Let us therefore move beyond planting trees as an annual ceremony and make tree planting, environmental protection and climate resilience a lasting commitment across KwaZulu-Natal.

Planting trees today so that future generations can inherit a greener, healthier and more sustainable KwaZulu-Natal.

[IN PICTURES] The Hon Speaker and Hon Zinhle Cele honored the invitation from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Re...
06/09/2026

[IN PICTURES] The Hon Speaker and Hon Zinhle Cele honored the invitation from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to the Women in Mining and Petroleum Conference, from 6-7 September 2026 at the Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani in Durban. The Conference will convened under the theme "Empowered Women, Empower Nations, seeks to advance the economic empowerment and meaningful participation of women across South Africa's mining and petroleum value chains, aiming to enhance the participation, competitiveness and sustainability of women-owned enterprises in the mining and petroleum sectors by improving access to:

Procurement and market opportunities;

Licensing and regulatory information;

Finance and investment;

Technical and business development support;

Skills development and mentorship; and Strategic partnerships and networks.

The engagement will provide a platform for women to engage directly with goverment, industry, regulators, financial institutions and other key stakeholders on practical interventions that can unlock opportunities and address barriers to women's participation in the sector.

Here the Hon Speaker and Hon Cele attended the Gala Dinner ahead of the conference.

[IN PICTURES] The Deputy Speaker honoured and invitation from the Glenwood/Bulwer Ratepayers & Residents Association to...
05/09/2026

[IN PICTURES] The Deputy Speaker honoured and invitation from the Glenwood/Bulwer Ratepayers & Residents Association to address the Women of Valour Programme in Ward 33, Glenwood. In her speech she emphasised that women should not be shy of their accolades and should support each one another.

COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE NOTES THE PROGRESS IN UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AND URGES FURTHER MEASURES TO LIFT THE ...
04/09/2026

COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE NOTES THE PROGRESS IN UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AND URGES FURTHER MEASURES TO LIFT THE MUNICIPALITY OUT OF DEEP-SEATED GOVERNANCE BREAKDOWNS

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has acknowledged the progress made in the Umzinyathi District Municipality while urging the implementation of further measures to overcome its administrative stagnation.

The committee made these observations today during a Section 132 hearing held at the Umzinyathi District Municipality’s head office in Dundee.
The legislature uses Section 132 hearings as a mechanism to hold municipalities accountable for poor audit outcomes and financial management practices.

During the 2024/25 audit period, the municipality improved from the adverse audit opinions it received in the previous three consecutive financial years to a qualified audit opinion.
The Audit Action Plan was created to address audit findings; out of 54 findings, 38 have been resolved, while 16 remain outstanding.

Committee members informed Umzinyathi’s leadership that this progress suggests the municipality is capable of overcoming its remaining service delivery challenges.

However, a significant anomaly remains: the municipality spent 99 percent of its budget while achieving only 40 percent of its targets.

The committee was informed that the municipality has exceeded its authorized staffing levels, having hired more employees than permitted by its approved organizational structure, budget, and legal personnel caps.

Additionally, the municipality continues to struggle with providing clean, potable water to its residents. The committee adopted several resolutions to assist the municipality in improving its performance and requested further reports based on today's discussions.


[IN PICTURES] The Speaker’s Social Responsibility Programme brought together our senior citizens for an engaging session...
04/09/2026

[IN PICTURES] The Speaker’s Social Responsibility Programme brought together our senior citizens for an engaging session focused on civic education, active citizenship, and the important role they continue to play in our communities.

From insightful conversations and shared experiences to smiles, laughter, and wonderful moments of connection, the event was a beautiful reminder that age is never a barrier to participation, contribution, and making a difference.

Our senior citizens are custodians of wisdom, history, and invaluable life lessons. It was an honour to celebrate them, listen to their voices, and create a space where learning and joy went hand in hand.

A day filled with knowledge, laughter, connection, and community spirit!

[IN PICTURES] Sitting [No. 16/2026] of the Third Session of the Seventh KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Thursday, 03 Septembe...
04/09/2026

[IN PICTURES] Sitting [No. 16/2026] of the Third Session of the Seventh KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Thursday, 03 September 2026

04/09/2026

The Section 132 hearing of the COGTA Portfolio committee is presently in progress at Umzinyathi District Municipality. Use our social media channels to keep up with the proceedings.

04/09/2026

CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE, SECTION 132 ENGAGEMENT – UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

VENUE: UMZINYATHI DM COUNCIL CHAMBER
DATE: 04 SEPTEMBER 2026
TIME: 09h00 – 12H30

AGENDA

1. OPENING AND WELCOME - CHAIRPERSON 09h00
2. APOLOGIES
3. CONSTITUTION OF THE MEETING
4 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
5 WELCOMING REMARKS - HON MAYOR 09h10
6 REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND OATH-TAKING - CHAIRPERSON 09h20
7 OVERVIEW ON THE AUDIT OUTCOMES OF THE MUNICIPALITY - DEPARTMENT OF COGTA 09h30
9 TURN-AROUND STRATEGY - UMZINYATHI DISTRICT 10h00
10 DISCUSSION - ALL 10h30
11 RESOLUTIONS - CHAIRPERSON 11h30
12 CLOSURE - 12h30

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