roads a nightmare for motorists

By Xpress Reporter

Xpress Times has been inundated with calls and messages from local residents complaining about the pathetic state of our roads. Many of KwaDukuza roads have become a pure nightmare for drivers, with huge potholes that often remain unfixed for months. Motorists say the roads pose a serious safety hazard as vehicles are forced to perilously negotiate their way around gaping potholes, while some roads have whole sections washed away, and nothing being done to effect repairs.

On Monday this week, a team from Xpress Times took a drive through some of the surrounding areas where pathetic roads were photographed by our reporters in areas such as Glenhills, Townview, Rocky Park, Newtown, Oceanview, Indian Village and Stanger Manor. The situation, as depicted in the small collage of photos that we took the liberty to publish, is the same everywhere. Although KDM was given plenty opportunity to explain this pathetic situation and offer a way forward, at the time of going to press yesterday (Tuesday), no response had been received.

KwaDukuza EFF Councillor Thobisile Nkosi, who served as the member of the Executive Council (EXCO), has been sworn in as the new Member of the KZN Legislature. This follows her recent election as the EFF Deputy Provincial Chairperson. Nkosi has resigned as KDM councillor and EXCO member. Pictured is Nkosi (right) being sworn by Legislature Speaker Nontembeko Boyce.

Digital skills for rural youths

The Moses Kotane Institute in partnership with Enterprise Ilembe have agreed to equip the youth of Ndwedwe with digital skills. The agreement was announced on Friday last week.

Moses Kotane Institute provide various services: •Research and Development Services.

• Economic and Statistical Services

• Knowledge Management Coordination of activities related to strategic sectors.