Businesses blame leadership after water swamps KZN towns again

R1bn is needed to resolve the issue that has persisted for more than two decades, says Newcastle municipality

26 February 2023 - 19:25 By Sakhiseni Nxumalo

Neglected and badly maintained drainage infrastructure in two KwaZulu-Natal towns — Ladysmith and Newcastle — is causing headaches for businesses and residents.  ..

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