Iol news durban

Here are some recent news articles from Durban, South Africa:

Local News

  1. Durban's Golden Mile gets a facelift: The eThekwini Municipality has launched a R1.2 billion project to revamp the popular Golden Mile beachfront, including the construction of a new promenade and upgrading of amenities. (News24, 24 February 2023)
  2. Durban's taxi industry in crisis: The Durban Taxi Association has called for an emergency meeting to address the crisis facing the industry, including a shortage of drivers and a rise in crime. (IOL, 20 February 2023)
  3. New hospital for Durban's north coast: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has announced plans to build a new hospital in the north coast suburb of Umhlanga, which will provide much-needed healthcare services to the area. (Times Live, 17 February 2023)

National News

  1. SA's economy to grow 2.1% in 2023: The South African Reserve Bank has forecast that the country's economy will grow by 2.1% in 2023, driven by a recovery in the manufacturing sector and a boost from government spending. (Business Day, 22 February 2023)
  2. Ramaphosa to address nation on state capture: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on the findings of the state capture inquiry, which has implicated several high-ranking government officials and business leaders in corruption. (News24, 23 February 2023)
  3. SA's COVID-19 cases rise: The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa, with the majority of new cases being reported in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. (IOL, 21 February 2023)

International News

  1. Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated, with reports of heavy shelling and fighting in several cities. (BBC News, 24 February 2023)
  2. US and China hold trade talks: The United States and China have held trade talks in Beijing, with both sides expressing optimism about the possibility of a deal. (Al Jazeera, 22 February 2023)
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The United Kingdom and European Union have reached a deal on Brexit, which will see the UK leave the EU on 31 January 2023. (The Guardian, 20 February 2023)