Joburg property owners panic over inflated property rates
Beulah Thomas has been inundated with calls and e-mails from frustrated and shocked homeowners whose homes have fallen prey to the Joburg council's new inflated property rates bills.
[Read More]Posted at 08:44AM Jul 30, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[1]
Clairwood residents fight for their monuments
Clairwood residents are fighting to stay in their south Durban homes - one of the first settlements of Indian indentured labourers - and have vowed to save their listed and national monument buildings from demolition.
[Read More]Posted at 08:31AM Jul 30, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[3]
Busy weekend in town after evictions put on ice
Tourists are expected to flock to Pilgrim's Rest this weekend amid concern over its future. Business has been brisk and some local shops have run out of souvenirs bearing the village's name.
[Read More]Posted at 08:25AM Jul 30, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[2]
Blue Lagoon revamp under way
Protective walls will be installed along parts of the Durban beachfront, to protect against possible wave damage, as part of the municipality's major beach revamp.
[Read More]Posted at 07:34AM Jul 30, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns |