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14 December 2025
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‼️ MAYOR LEADS OFFICIAL OPENING OF RESURRECTED SCOTTBURGH WATERFALL ‼️

A waterfall believed to be more than three decades old has been rediscovered and fully restored.

A ceremony was recently held to celebrate the official reopening of this landmark feature at the entrance to the Scottburgh CBD made possible by the efforts of Keep Scottburgh Beautiful Association .

The Mayor Cllr Mbali-Cele Luthuli had the honour of unveiling the revitalized waterfall, which now enhances the town’s landscape and serves as a welcoming symbol for residents and visitors alike.

In her address of gratitude, the Mayor commended the stakeholders who made the revival possible. “Umdoni is truly grateful to have partners who are willing to assist the municipality in building a better community for all. Rediscovering such a treasure is a blessing. This waterfall will stand as a symbol of our town and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our local economy. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Keep Scottburgh Beautiful and all stakeholders who played a vital role in bringing this vision to life.”

The Mayor further emphasized Umdoni’s commitment to fostering strong public–private partnerships with organisationa that share the same vision of transforming Umdoni into a beautiful, safe, and serene community for both residents and visitors.

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13 December 2025
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KwaZulu-Natal police dismantle major drug syndicate in Umzinto

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Organized Crime Narcotics officers have arrested three individuals, two foreign nationals and a local woman, in connection with an extensive drug syndicate discovered in Umzinto on Friday.

Following months of intelligence-gathering, officers focused on a key suspect, a man from a West African country. He, along with his South African girlfriend and an accomplice from a Central African country, were believed to be at the helm of operations that targeted young adults in Umzinto and its surrounding areas, allegedly destroying their lives through the distribution of narcotics.

"The police successfully obtained search warrants, allowing them to disrupt this dangerous syndicate. Just before the break of dawn on Friday, the primary suspect was intercepted while driving his vehicle, leading to a swift search that uncovered a stash of crystal m**h concealed beneath the driver's seat," said provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda.

Further investigation revealed an undisclosed sum of money, suspected to be the proceeds of illicit drug deals, which was also seized.

Authorities then moved to the suspect's residence in Malangeni, where they recovered a disturbing assortment of drugs hidden under the bed.

This find initiated a spiral of investigations that led officers to the suspect's girlfriend's home, where she was apprehended with co***ne, crack co***ne, and additional crystal m**h.

The operation culminated at the residence of the third suspect, located on Nelson Mandela Road, where police made a staggering discovery, almost 5,000 he**in capsules alongside nearly 800g of he**in powder.

This substantial haul added to the estimated total value of the drugs recovered, which stands at an alarming R1.6 million.

Following a thorough processing of the suspects, all three will face charges in the Scottburgh Magistrate's Court, marking a pivotal step in the fight against drug trafficking in KwaZulu-Natal.

Source: IOL News
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04/10/2025

‼️SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICES UPDATE ‼️

2 X Weather warnings issued for Parts of KZN

1. 🟡 Yellow Level 4 for Damaging Winds 💨⚠️

Warning valid 👉 Saturday, 04 October, 07h00 until 23h59

2. 🟡 Yellow Level 2 for Severe Thunderstorms ⛈️⚠️

Warning valid 👉 Sunday, 05 October, 15h00 until 23h59

Affected Municipalities: Umdoni, Ethekwini & others listed 👆
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‼️ Be safe and call the Umdoni Municipality Control Centre on 039 974 1130 for disaster emergency assistance ‼️ 🚨

South African Weather Service

24/09/2025

Happy Heritage Day 2025! 🇿🇦

Let's honor the traditions and embrace the diversity that makes South Africa beautiful.

Umdoni Updates wishes everyone a fantastic day of celebration!

21/09/2025

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20/09/2025

⛔ TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⛔

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES ON N2 NORTH BOUND
BETWEEN SEZELA INTERCHANGE AND PARK RYNIE INTERCHANGE

~ 24 September 2025 to 15 October 2025

08/09/2025

‼️DISRUPTION TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES‼️

01/09/2025

Fuel price changes, September 2025

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01 September 2025
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Umdoni Municipality Mayor condemns theft of grader machine, impacting rural service delivery

Umdoni Municipality Mayor Mbali Cele-Luthuli has strongly condemned the theft of a municipal grader machine, hindering the municipality's efforts to enhance service delivery in rural areas. A municipal employee was allegedly assaulted during the theft.

The employee escaped with minor injuries and is recovering.

The municipality has opened a theft case at Umkomaas SAPS, expressing hope that the service delivery-oriented resource will be recovered and that the perpetrators will be apprehended and face the full might of the law.

Mayor Cele-Luthuli has strongly condemned these actions, stating that such criminal activity endangered an employee’s life and simultaneously hindered the municipality’s efforts to advance service delivery in rural communities.

“We are grateful that our employee’s life was spared in this traumatic ordeal and wish him a speedy recovery. We are, however, very disappointed that there are individuals who plot to rob the municipality to enrich themselves and disregard the benefits these grader services are bringing towards the development of the communities we serve,” Cele-Luthuli said.

The municipality has appealed to the Umdoni community for assistance in recovering the grader and bringing those responsible to justice.

The municipality urges anyone with information regarding this case to contact the investigating officer at Umkomaas SAPS on 082 334 9766 or 039 973 3103, or to come forward to the municipality directly. Any information that could assist the case would be valuable.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza confirmed a case was opened at Umkomaas SAPS.

He said it is alleged that a Umdoni Municipality employee reported that he was driving a grader on a road in the eMahlongwe area when four males approached him and asked him to grade the driveway of their home.

“He agreed, and they pointed a firearm at him. He ran away, but they chased him, put him in the boot of the car and drove away. They dropped him at Mfume,” Magwaza said.

Source: iol.co.za | 👤 Thobeka Ngema
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29/08/2025

The dawn of a new digital era for SASSA social grants is upon us

The aim is to detect and reduce potentially fraudulent activities in SASSA’s social grant system